HSE to implement new incident management system

The HSE could implement a new incident management system as soon as next month in an attempt to speed up investigations into unexpected tragedies like the Savita Halappanavar case.

HSE director of quality and patient safety, Dr Philip Crowley, has confirmed the “quick local review” approach is being considered to ensure lessons are learned earlier from crisis situations.

According to the Irish Medical Times, the new system — which would involve local risk reviews highlighting wider service issues at particular hospitals — could be in place before the end of this summer.