Based on a recent study by the NHS, 1 in 9 hospital admissions in the UK involve an adverse event, such as medication harm, falls, or surgical complications. These alarming statistics underscore the critical need for strong nursing leadership in advancing patient safety. Empowered nurse leaders play a pivotal role in minimizing harm, preventing clinical errors, and fostering a culture of accountability, vigilance, and continuous improvement throughout the healthcare system.
This certified program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of patient safety governance, leadership accountability, and error prevention strategies within the UK healthcare context. Aligned with the NHS Patient Safety Strategy, Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code (2018), this program will equip you with proven tools and best practices required to translate national safety frameworks into effective frontline practices.
Throughout the program, you will explore a wide spectrum of essential topics including medication safety protocols, human factors engineering, clinical risk mitigation, and incident reporting systems. You will develop the expertise to identify systemic vulnerabilities, analyze error trends, and apply evidence-based safety interventions that improve outcomes and safeguard patient wellbeing.
Participants will also develop advanced skills in quality improvement methodologies, safe use of high-risk medications, safety data analytics and effective handover communication - particularly vital during transitions of care and critical incidents. Special emphasis is placed on strengthening safety culture and addressing complex risks associated with chronic conditions, patient advocacy, and high-acuity care settings.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will attain the Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation. This credential will demonstrate your expertise in implementing PSIRF-aligned systems, leading clinical safety governance and developing transformative safety initiatives.
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This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Experience a 3-day instructor-led live program and gain in-depth knowledge of the UK’s patient safety governance, PSIRF framework, and NMC-aligned leadership responsibilities in driving safer healthcare practices.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation, demonstrating your expertise in implementing PSIRF-aligned systems and leading safety initiatives.
- Gain practical expertise in applying PSIRF principles, conducting root cause analyses, managing risk, and leveraging digital tools to enhance safety reporting, accountability, and learning across healthcare settings.
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Accreditations
This Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation represents the highest standard of professional excellence in nursing leadership, patient safety, and medical error prevention. This credential validates comprehensive expertise in patient safety frameworks, error analysis, prevention strategies, safety culture leadership, and regulatory compliance, establishing you as a recognized authority in advancing quality and safe healthcare delivery. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all members. The CNPS™ charter is a trademarked charter available only to professionals who have completed and passed this program. The certification is governed and maintained by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications with over 90,000 members around the world. It is also endorsed by prominent associations and organizations worldwide.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
Patient safety remains a critical priority in the UK, where studies reveal that 1 in 10 patients experience harm during care, and preventable medical errors cost the NHS over £2 billion annually. For the nursing profession, at the forefront of patient care, strengthening safety and error prevention is essential to protect patients, enhance outcomes, and foster a culture grounded in learning, transparency, and accountability.
This certified program is designed to equip nursing and healthcare leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the UK’s patient safety governance frameworks, leadership accountability, and error prevention strategies. You will gain detailed insights into the NHS Patient Safety Strategy, PSIRF and the NMC Code (2018), learning how to translate these policies into practical safety systems that enhance quality, accountability, and clinical outcomes across healthcare settings.
Through expert-led sessions, you will explore regulatory and policy frameworks, safety culture principles, and human factors engineering to understand how environment, workload, and communication influence clinical performance. The program also covers clinical risk management, incident reporting and analysis, and evidence-based protocols, enabling you to apply structured methodologies such as Safety-II and PSIRF to identify risks, investigate incidents, and embed continuous learning into daily practice.
You will strengthen your ability to manage medication and procedural safety, addressing high-risk areas and developing standardization strategies that reduce variation and prevent harm. The program also covers change management and leadership, providing frameworks to lead safety improvement initiatives, engage stakeholders, and embed long-term cultural transformation. In addition, you will explore the role of technology in nursing safety, including digital innovations such as electronic early warning systems, barcode scanning, and data dashboards that enhance visibility and reduce error rates. The program concludes with modules on safety improvement, assurance, and measuring and monitoring safety, ensuring you can evaluate outcomes and demonstrate that safety actions lead to measurable improvements.
Upon successful completion of the program and passing the Chartered exam, participants will be awarded the Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation. This globally recognized credential will demonstrate your capability to lead organizational safety transformation, implement PSIRF-based systems, and embed continuous improvement across healthcare settings. This certification, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, holds lifelong validity and will serve as a distinguished mark of excellence in patient safety leadership and clinical governance.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- UK Patient Safety Regulatory Framework
- NHS Patient Safety Strategy Implementation
- Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
- NMC Code (2018) Compliance and Integration
- Safety-First Organizational Culture Development
- Psychological Safety Promotion in Healthcare Teams
- “Being Fair” Principles in Incident Management
- Leadership for Safety Culture Transformation
- Human Factors and Cognitive Load Analysis
- Safer Clinical Environment and System Design
- Clinical Risk Identification and Assessment
- Risk Mapping and Prioritization Techniques
- Proactive Risk Triage and Mitigation
- Incident Reconstruction Using PSIRF Methodology
- Systems Thinking in Patient Safety Analysis
- Safety-II and Learning from Success Framework
- Evidence-Based Protocol Development
- Co-Designing Multidisciplinary Safety Protocols
- Medication Safety and Error Prevention
- Clinical Procedure Risk Reduction Strategies
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Techniques
- Change Management for Safety Improvement
- Open Reporting and Learning Culture Development
- High-Reliability Organization (HRO) Practices
- Digital Health Tools for Error Reduction
- Early Warning System and Barcode Scanning Utilization
- Safety Action Plans Design & Implementation
- Monitoring and Measuring Safety Performance
- Thematic Review and Safety Audit Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Your Faculty Director
Marsha Jadoonanan is a highly accomplished healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience advancing patient safety, clinical governance, and quality improvement across the UK healthcare sector. As Head of Patient Safety and Learning at HCA Healthcare UK, she leads the organization’s strategic implementation of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), embedding systems thinking, human factors, and just culture principles into clinical practice.
A trained Patient Safety Specialist with an MSc in Quality and Patient Safety Improvement, Marsha has successfully driven numerous safety and regulatory initiatives, including the rollout of PSIRF across HCA UK, the development of digital patient safety dashboards, and the creation of comprehensive regulatory assurance frameworks. Her leadership has resulted in measurable improvements in patient outcomes, enhanced compliance, and stronger organizational learning.
Recognized nationally for her award-winning presentations on board assurance and governance innovation associated with HCA Healthcare UK, Marsha is also a dedicated mentor and academic leader who has made significant contributions to national and regional patient safety networks, empowering healthcare professionals to strengthen safety culture and deliver safer, high-quality care.
Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) Program Agenda
Chartered Exam
At the end of the program, there will be a Chartered exam comprised of 50 multiple choice questions. Upon passing the exam, you will be accredited with Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation.
- 98% of students who have taken this exam have passed the exam successfully. Almost all professionals who have taken our courses have passed this test and attain their Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation.
- The exam has 50 multiple choice questions and you need to answer 25 out of 50 questions correctly to pass the exam.
- You can re-take the exam online as many times as you want, with no additional charges for retaking of exams.
- The program cost already includes the exam fees, so there are no additional charges for taking the exam.
If you have challenges passing the exam, you can secure assistance from our team and faculty leader to help you pass the exam.
Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) Designation
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Certified UK Nursing Leader in Patient Safety and Error Prevention (CNPS™) designation, which can be used in your resume, CV, and other professional credentials. This certification is industry-recognized and carries lifelong validity.
Globally recognized and highly relevant in today’s healthcare landscape, this certification affirms your expertise in implementing patient safety frameworks, leading system-wide safety initiatives, and managing risk through evidence-based practices aligned with the NHS Patient Safety Strategy, PSIRF, and NMC Code (2018). It validates your ability to foster safety-first cultures, apply systems thinking, conduct root cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement across healthcare environments. Developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the content of this program has been independently accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the highest standards of continuing professional education and practice.
Pricing & Registration
United Kingdom
Dates: 16 - 18 Mar 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 14 Jan 2026 | By 25 Feb 2026 | After 25 Feb 2026 | |
| UK Delegates | GBP 1,495 | GBP 1,695 | GBP 1,795 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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