AHSNs work locally and nationally through the AHSN Network.
Each AHSN is embedded in its regional health and care community, understanding the system and the needs of the population.
Through the national AHSN Network we are part of a unique collaborative of expertise and experience; sharing learning, pooling intelligence and supporting a pipeline of emerging and proven solutions from around the country.
Together, we are rolling out a programme of innovations on behalf of our national NHS commissioners, to benefit our regions. The nationally spread innovation programmes include products and practices which have evidence of impact and are ready for adoption.
These innovation are:
Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Sharing learning and spreading best practice from across the 15 AHSNs to reduce AF-related strokes.
Emergency Laparotomy Collaborative
A collaborative approach to improving standards of care for patients undergoing emergency laparotomy surgery.
ESCAPE-pain
A group rehabilitation programme for people with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis, providing self-management support in the community.
PINCER - preventing prescribing errors
Supporting pharmacists and GPs to identify patients at risk from their medications and taking the right action.
PReCePT
Working with maternity units to use magnesium sulphate to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm labour.
Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM)
Bringing together police and healthcare professionals to make a positive difference to the lives of people with complex mental health needs.
Transfers of Care Around Medicine (TCAM)
Help for patients who need extra support taking prescribed medicines when they leave hospital.
