This section applies where—
the HSSIB is carrying out an investigation into a qualifying incident, and
a listed person is also carrying out an investigation into the same or a related incident.
The HSSIB and the listed person must co-operate with each other regarding practical arrangements for co-ordinating those investigations.
The following are listed persons—
an NHS foundation trust, an NHS trust or any other person providing NHS services;
NHS England;
an integrated care board;
a Special Health Authority;
the Care Quality Commission;
the Health Research Authority;
the Human Tissue Authority;
the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority;
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the Health Service Commissioner for England;
the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration;
any regulatory body;
the Health and Safety Executive;
the Commissioner for Patient Safety.
The HSSIB must publish guidance about when a qualifying incident is to be regarded as related to another incident for the purposes of this section.
If the HSSIB revises the guidance the HSSIB must publish it as revised.