SPSP Essentials of safe care – driver diagrams: October 2025

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Document Type

Improvement support

Summary

These driver diagrams support the delivery of the primary and secondary drivers for the Scottish Patient Safety Programme Essentials of safe care programme.

They support delivery of:

  • a people-led approach to the planning and delivery of safe care
  • effective and inclusive communication
  • leadership at all levels to support a culture of safety
  • safe reliable clinical and care processes