Lining Up: How is harm measured?

Lining Up: How is harm measured? This learning report looks at lessons from the Health Foundation’s Lining Up research project, an investigation into interventions to reduce central line infections.  The report describes findings that have important implications for measurement of performance, and using measurement to improve quality and ensure patient safety.  The project also demonstrates that, without a standardised approach and excellent data collection, quality improvement initiatives will fail to change culture or behaviour. The Health Foundation