Robert Rostron
11 Jul 2019 · Coroner Rachel Galloway · Manchester (West)
The coroner's concerns
1. use of agency nurses as senior staff without prior unit experience
“During the inquest, evidence was heard that (at nursing homes under the control of HC One): 1. Agency Nurses are still used - if needed - to lead a shift, when they have never worked on the unit before. An Agency Nurse might still be the only qualified member of nursing staff on duty on the unit There is reliance upon a nursing qualification and the agency providing the Agency Nurse regarding nursing ability, suitability and training. 4. In this instance, the only induction to the Unit was by way”