HERTFORDSHIRE
If the Coroner feels that evidence gives rise to a concern that circumstances creating a risk of other deaths will occur or continue to exist, he/she may make a Rule 43 report which is sent to the organisation that has responsibility for the circumstances.
A recipient of a Rule 43 report must send a written response within 56 days to the Ministry of Justice.
The Coroner has sent a Rule 43 to the following organisation/s ...
A recipient of a Rule 43 report must send a written response within 56 days to the Ministry of Justice.
The Coroner has sent a Rule 43 to the following organisation/s ...
HOSPITAL DEATHS: CLINICAL PROCEDURES AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST
Recommendation - Published May 2012
To consider a review of procedures and sterilisation processes so that patients requiring surgery are operated on promptly and operations are not cancelled unnecessarily.RESPONSE:
From: The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
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HERTFORDSHIRE URGENT CARE
Recommendation - Published May 2012
To consider a review of the triage system available for patients on arrival: how patients are prioritised and the systems in place to alert duty doctors of the appropriate order in which to see patients.
RESPONSE:
To NALM from the Corporate Services Manager, Hertfordshire Urgent Care
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LISTER HOSPITAL
Recommendation - Published May 2012
To consider a review of its Risk Assessment form to ensure it conforms with the Department of Health form: specifically asking patients if they are taking oral contraception and handing patients warning leaflets on deep vein thrombosis when they have had lower limb surgery.
RESPONSE:
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST re. LISTER HOSPITAL
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Recommendations - Published May 2012
To consider producing a leaflet for patients who have recently had surgery who have some immobilisation, explaining symptoms which require immediate contact with medical services.
RESPONSE:
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST
Recommendation - Published May 2012
To consider a review of procedures and sterilisation processes so that patients requiring surgery are operated on promptly and operations are not cancelled unnecessarily.RESPONSE:
From: The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Click here to download the response
HERTFORDSHIRE URGENT CARE
Recommendation - Published May 2012
To consider a review of the triage system available for patients on arrival: how patients are prioritised and the systems in place to alert duty doctors of the appropriate order in which to see patients.
RESPONSE:
To NALM from the Corporate Services Manager, Hertfordshire Urgent Care
Click here to download the response
LISTER HOSPITAL
Recommendation - Published May 2012
To consider a review of its Risk Assessment form to ensure it conforms with the Department of Health form: specifically asking patients if they are taking oral contraception and handing patients warning leaflets on deep vein thrombosis when they have had lower limb surgery.
RESPONSE:
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST re. LISTER HOSPITAL
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Recommendations - Published May 2012
To consider producing a leaflet for patients who have recently had surgery who have some immobilisation, explaining symptoms which require immediate contact with medical services.
RESPONSE:
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
