Activities of Linda McAVAN related to 2009/0003(CNS)
Plenary speeches (1)
Patient safety (debate)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Part I – Chapter I a (new) – point 1
Part I – Chapter I a (new) – point 1
(1) Member States should provide the means necessary to bring about a reduction in the number of persons in Europe affected annually by adverse events resulting from healthcare, and should be encouraged to set challenging local and national targets.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Part I – Chapter I a (new) – point 2
Part I – Chapter I a (new) – point 2
2. In order to achieve a reduction in adverse events resulting from healthcare, Member States should be encouraged to set local and national targets for recruitment of health professionals specialising in infection control.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Part I – Chapter II – point 6 – point b a (new)
Part I – Chapter II – point 6 – point b a (new)
(ba) Promoting opportunities for cooperation and exchange of experience and best practice between hospital managers, clinical teams and patient groups across the EU on patient safety initiatives at the local level.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Part II – point 1 a (new)
Part II – point 1 a (new)
(1a) The Commission should consider where existing Community legislation could be strengthened to improve patient safety, for example by ensuring that when healthcare professionals cross borders within Europe, the professional regulators share information about any disciplinary procedures against individuals, and not just their initial qualifications.