Barts Health NHS Trust

“asp In May 2016, NHS England issued guidance for using email and text message for communicating with patients as part of the Accessible Information Standard. Although the guidance is intended to support the use of email and text message as part of communication with people who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss a Department of Health (in”

“The service has taken action following the conclusion of the investigation to improve practice. This has included development of a procedural document detailing requirements for SCD risk assessment and pathways for escalation to the MDT meeting; adherence to this document is being monitored via the audit process.”

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“The safety briefing during nursing handover is now to include a verbal handover of the care plans for patients assessed as at risk of falls to alert incoming staff members as to the risk and care plan.”

“daily auditing of all nursing and falls risk documentation must be carried out.”

“Multidisciplinary Team meetings on Ward 9F have now been changed to earlier in the day to discuss patients and make effective action plans for patient at risk of falls.”

“A practice development team has been recruited to support ward staff in adhering to ward protocols and procedures including documentation, assessment of risks and communication.”

“facilitated training from the 'Falls Lead' for the Trust to re-train nurses regarding the fall procedure and management and this took place on 29 June 2015.”

“Site managers can now be contacted out of hours to ensure appropriate management of care.”