Health

Complaint about patient’s personal care partially upheld

An elderly patient experienced distress and discomfort after being left overnight in soiled clothing in Antrim Area Hospital.

Report recommendations

We asked the Trust to apologise to the patient for the failure in care and treatment.

We also recommended it reminds staff of the importance of adhering to the relevant Nursing and Midwifery Council guidance.

Finally, we asked the Trust to consider reminding staff of the importance of recording all medications prescribed and administered.

Category
Health & Social Care
Organisation
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Decision
Upheld
Case Reference
202005329
Issue Date
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