Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Edna Collett
Ref: 2017-0426
Date: 28 Nov 2017
Coroner: Andrew Haigh
Area: Staffordshire (South)
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted delays in discharging patients who were medically fit for discharge, specifically due to difficulties in securing suitable social placements, leading to prolonged hospital stays.
Date
28 Nov 2017
56-day deadline
24 Apr 2018 est.
estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date
Responses identified
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Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted delays in discharging patients who were medically fit for discharge, specifically due to difficulties in securing suitable social placements, leading to prolonged hospital stays.
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The MATTER OF CONCERN is; Mrs Collett was in hospital for more than 2 months. For the great majority of that time she did not need to be in hospital and the reason for her being there was that a suitable social placement could not be found for her. You will be well aware of the pressure on hospital beds. Although it may to some extent be out of your control wonder if you could please Iook at the existing system to see if_there_can be_improvements in moving_patients on from _hospital when aged May. her May they are fit to go_
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 22 May 2017 commenced an investigation into the death of Edna Marina Collett 82 years. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 23 November 2017_ The conclusion of the inquest was 'complication of appropriately prescribed medication' .
Circumstances of the death
Mrs Collett was admitted to County Hospital on 1Oth March 2017 . It was soon established that she could be discharged but needed a suitable care package in the community. There were delays in arranging this. She remained in hospital and died there on 19th The main factor in her death was bleed by brain linked with a medicine she was taking: It is possible that a fall she had on 7th had been a contributory factor
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you andlor your organisation have the power to take such action:
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Report details
- Reference
- 2017-0426
- Date of report
- 28 November 2017
- Coroner
- Andrew Haigh
- Coroner area
- Staffordshire (South)
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- North Midlands NHS Trust