Recommendation · source text
The leadership team and ward managers should assure themselves that all qualified nurses have completed their Mental Health Act training and devise a mechanism to ensure they remain up to date.
Source · Investigations in the NHS
Follow-up review of a statutory mental health independent homicide investigation: Mr M and Mr P, 2014 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
South West
Published 01 Oct 2016
Trust Sussex Partnership NHS Trust
Recommendations
Recommendation · source text
The multidisciplinary meetings on the ward should review all informal patient records to ensure that none are de facto detained as defined by the Care Quality Commission.
Recommendation · source text
If an informal patient is found to be de facto detained, their care should be reviewed and a clear record made of their status under the Mental Health Act. This should be communicated to the patient in writing.
Recommendation · source text
The monitoring of informal patient records should be carried out by the Mental Health Act administrators.
Recommendation · source text
The leadership team should devise a mechanism to monitor the inclusion of carers in patient care.
Acceptance status
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Total recommendations
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