Keith Whetton

On 23 October 2019 | commenced an investigation into the death of Keith Graham WHETTON: The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest: The conclusion of the inquest was An elderly man in declining health who fell in a care home: The cause of death was: 1a End Stage Dementia and frailty Fracture right neck of femur 3 . CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH Keith had an unwitnessed fall in his room at Hunters Lodge Care Facility on the 07.09.191 attended as part of his Monday morning visit to the care home on the 09.09.19. He then sent Keith to New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton on the 09.09.19, where he was found to have a fractured right hip. He was then operated on and had a hemiarthroplasty and remained in hospital, until he was discharged back to the Care home on the 27.09.19. Sadly he continued to deteriorate and died at the home on the 05.10.19 Staffordshire Place, Stafford, ST16 2LP Telephone: 01785 276126 or 276127 Email; sscor@staffordshire.gov.Uk Lodge

4CQRONER'S CONCERNS During the course of the inquest the evidence revealed matters giving rise to concern. In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken: In the circumstances it is my statutory duty to report to you:
5. The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows_ You should already be aware of the concerns in this matter. Even if medical attention was not sought for Keith on 7th September it clearly should have been requested on 8th September: We hope that this has now been taken on board by your home: Additionally, family members felt that should have been informed earlier about Keith's fall and wonder if lessons have been learned here as well:

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you have the power to take such action