Michael Brennan
27 Mar 2017 · Coroner R Brittain · London Inner (North)
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. unavailable bed at satellite hospital
“It was clear that significant concerns were raised regarding the extent of the bleeding which followed Mr [name redacted] bronchoscopy. This was acknowledged to require expert input and transfer to UCLH. A plan was put in place to effect this, with a backup of more immediate transfer, should he deteriorate. I am concerned that this backup plan relied on the availability of a bed at a satellite hospital, which was ultimately not available when it was required. This raises the concern that the bed”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high
This report
“I am concerned that this backup plan relied on the availability of a bed at a satellite hospital, which was ultimately not available when it was required.”
Later report
“There was a ten day delay in Ms [name redacted] transfer from the Princess Royal Hospital to UCLH.”
Responses
2017-0114-Response-by-University-College-Hospitals-NHS-Trust.pdf ↗· University College London Hospitals NHS Trust
Stated action · end of May 2017
“we will amend it by the end of May 2017 to take account of the normal practice with respect to Westmoreland Street Hospital (WMS) beds which is twice daily updates on the WMS bed state being sent to the main hospital”