Source · Investigations in the NHS
An independent inquiry into the care and treatment of Mr B: July 2014
South East
Published 01 Jul 2014
Trust Sussex Partnership NHS Trust
Subject Mr B
Index summary
This is the report of the independent investigation into the care and treatment of Mr B . At the time of the homicide (2010) Mr B was receiving care and treatment from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The initial report published in February 2013 identified a number of service issues and the above report provides an update on the actions taken by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust since that time.
Recommendations
Recommendation · source text
The Service Director Brighton & Hove should consider a simple update on all service reviews and clearly indicate any future changes deemed necessary. This should include objectives of change, time frames, actions and responsibilities.
Recommendation · source text
The Director of Nursing Standards & Safety and service managers should address the continuing problems with note-keeping across services. They should devise an interim policy for transferring information to and from acute inpatient services until the new electronic system comes on line.
Acceptance status
No Response Published
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Total recommendations
2