Gladys Sayles
26 Jul 2019 · Coroner Martin Fleming · West Yorkshire (West)
The coroner's concerns
1. use of collars
“To review the éxisting guidelines with respect to the use of oe collars”
2. inadequate training on collar application
“To review training with respect to the. application and fixing of the collar in order to make it bespoke to the patient's needs”
3. ineffective communication among stakeholders
“To consider the effectiveness of the existing communications between, Leeds General neurological unit, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and the suppliers of the collar's with respect to the fitting of the-collar and patients general care”