Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
James Robertson
Ref: 2016-0053
Date: 15 Feb 2016
Coroner: David Horsley
Area: Portsmouth and South East Hampshire
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Carers were not required to accurately log check times, delaying understanding of events. DNACPR status was not on shift handover notes, and the emergency resuscitation pack lacked essential equipment.
Date
15 Feb 2016
56-day deadline
11 Apr 2016
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
Carers were not required to accurately log check times, delaying understanding of events. DNACPR status was not on shift handover notes, and the emergency resuscitation pack lacked essential equipment.
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1) At Mr Robertson's Inquest, his care notes were referred to and was told that carers were not required to accurately report the time of carrying out checks on him. This meant the Inquest could not accurately ascertain when he had been checked by care staff on the of his death:
2) was also told that whether a resident at Cams Ridge was covered by DNACPR was indicated by a coloured sticker on the door of the resident's room and in centrally-located notes. The sticker on the door was not appreciated by a nurse who attended to when he was found unresponsive and who then went to look in his notes, delaying resuscitation efforts. was told that it would be better if DNACPR status was included on a resident's shift hand over notes which day him would be more quickly accessible than the centrally-located notes
3) was also told that there are no national standards for what should be included in emergency resuscitation packs kept at nursing homes and in consequence, the pack brought to assist Mr Robertson was lacking useful equipment; particularly a suction unit.
2) was also told that whether a resident at Cams Ridge was covered by DNACPR was indicated by a coloured sticker on the door of the resident's room and in centrally-located notes. The sticker on the door was not appreciated by a nurse who attended to when he was found unresponsive and who then went to look in his notes, delaying resuscitation efforts. was told that it would be better if DNACPR status was included on a resident's shift hand over notes which day him would be more quickly accessible than the centrally-located notes
3) was also told that there are no national standards for what should be included in emergency resuscitation packs kept at nursing homes and in consequence, the pack brought to assist Mr Robertson was lacking useful equipment; particularly a suction unit.
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 30"h July 2015 commenced an investigation into the death of James Robertson, age
84. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 10th February 2016. The conclusion of the inquest was: Medical cause of death: 1a) Severe Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Stenosis
2) Cerebrovascular Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Urinary Tract Infection Coroner's Conclusion at to death: Death due to Natural Causes_
84. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 10th February 2016. The conclusion of the inquest was: Medical cause of death: 1a) Severe Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Stenosis
2) Cerebrovascular Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Urinary Tract Infection Coroner's Conclusion at to death: Death due to Natural Causes_
Circumstances of the death
Mr Robertson died on 22nd July 2015 whilst resident at Cams Ridge Care Home, Charlemont Drive, Fareham: He had last been checked in his room around 13.00 hours When checked again around 15.30 hours, he appeared to be deceased: This was confirmed by attending paramedics at 15.50 hours_
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe your organisation have the power to take such action_
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Report details
- Reference
- 2016-0053
- Date of report
- 15 February 2016
- Coroner
- David Horsley
- Coroner area
- Portsmouth and South East Hampshire
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 11 Apr 2016.
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- Healthcare Management Solutions Ltd