Oliver Ford
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Ref: 2016-0306
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· Deadline: 10 Oct 2016
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Coroners Concerns
The two areas of concern which were raised at the inquest were in relation to the; triaging process and specifically assessing a person's risk during that triage together with the cover for_the PCLS over weekends 24th_ and day would put therefore indicated at the conclusion of the inquest that would be writing to Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust asking that they consider the following matters of concern: That there is a further review of the telephone triage process to specifically consider including a risk assessment was made aware that the triaging process has been reviewed but was not advised of any review to the risk assessment process itself: In addition that any risk assessment at all;, whether it is formal, informal or indeed based on clinical judgment alone following the triage, is always documented in the Rio notes; am aware that you have considered extending the PCLS service into Saturday would ask that you look at cover for the PCLS service over the weekend; so for example any need to follow up a patient the next working day even if it is by phone is actioned by another team not left because the triage occurs on a Friday_
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Dear Ms Voisin am writing in response to the Prevention of Future Death report you issued to this Trust following the inquest into death of Oliver Ford deceased. The response has been prepared by the Quality Director for North Somerset Services_ Following the review, the telephone triage process now includes the access trigger tool which is a trust wide tool that requires every clinician to ask in depth questions about risk; In essence it is a risk assessment which will indicate an immediacy of response The access trigger tool will assess: Referrer concerned about Family memberslcarer concerned about: Referrer requesting: Lack of corroborative information Two or more previous contacts (by any means) to AWP services from other sources about this person Patient previously known to AWP services Previous history of significant suicide attempts or risks Previous history of significant suicide attempts or risks Adverse life-event or unresolved factors reported to be associated with suicidal ideation or risk to others
e.g. pending court appearance Recent serious self-harm, especially if life-threatening or planned Co-morbid alcohol andlor drug use judged to have adverse impact on mental state and level of risk Previous history of self-harm Substance and alcohol use Risk summary Continued. Acting Chair Trust Headquarters Chief Executive Jenner House, Langley Park; Chippenham, SN1S 1GG 'Hayley Richards "We are & teaching, learning and research trust; we aim to inform you about relevant opportunities, unless you tell us otherwise. the
Pending or recent discharge from inpatient mental health care or other transition Admission history Further detail relating to known risk information
1.1.1 Clinical information regarding current presentation:
1.1.2 High risk clinical syndrome depression, adjustment disorder, psychosis emotionally unstable personality disorder
1.1,3 Any Safeguarding issues
1.1.4 Impulsivity
1.1.5 Currently, or very recently, in a high risk situation
e.g: threatening to jump from height; located in a high risk setting such as a railway line 1,1.6 Referrer reports any kind of difficulty in engaging with patient
1.1.7 If known to mental health services, care coordinator expresses concerns regarding risk and requests temporary allocation to a more intensive treatment pathway
1.1.8 There now 2 clinicians on duty at PCLS until 8.OOpm Monday to Friday, the service transfers at 8pm, to the Intensive Support Team that operates 24 hours per day: Following the Access Trigger Tool assessment the clinicians required to document on RIO a full rationale for decision making based on the collateral information gathered from the Access Trigger Tool_ This is being used in all Access referrals This process is audited by the PCLS Team Manager on a monthly basis. For all urgent and emergency referrals the PCLS service will be covered by the Intensive Support Team (outside of its normal operating hours which are Monday to Friday 08.00-20.00) The Intensive Support Team operates 24 hours per day 365 days per year. Any action that requires follow up outside PCLS working hours (including bank holidays and weekends) will be handed over to Intensive Support Team for action. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to let me know
e.g. pending court appearance Recent serious self-harm, especially if life-threatening or planned Co-morbid alcohol andlor drug use judged to have adverse impact on mental state and level of risk Previous history of self-harm Substance and alcohol use Risk summary Continued. Acting Chair Trust Headquarters Chief Executive Jenner House, Langley Park; Chippenham, SN1S 1GG 'Hayley Richards "We are & teaching, learning and research trust; we aim to inform you about relevant opportunities, unless you tell us otherwise. the
Pending or recent discharge from inpatient mental health care or other transition Admission history Further detail relating to known risk information
1.1.1 Clinical information regarding current presentation:
1.1.2 High risk clinical syndrome depression, adjustment disorder, psychosis emotionally unstable personality disorder
1.1,3 Any Safeguarding issues
1.1.4 Impulsivity
1.1.5 Currently, or very recently, in a high risk situation
e.g: threatening to jump from height; located in a high risk setting such as a railway line 1,1.6 Referrer reports any kind of difficulty in engaging with patient
1.1.7 If known to mental health services, care coordinator expresses concerns regarding risk and requests temporary allocation to a more intensive treatment pathway
1.1.8 There now 2 clinicians on duty at PCLS until 8.OOpm Monday to Friday, the service transfers at 8pm, to the Intensive Support Team that operates 24 hours per day: Following the Access Trigger Tool assessment the clinicians required to document on RIO a full rationale for decision making based on the collateral information gathered from the Access Trigger Tool_ This is being used in all Access referrals This process is audited by the PCLS Team Manager on a monthly basis. For all urgent and emergency referrals the PCLS service will be covered by the Intensive Support Team (outside of its normal operating hours which are Monday to Friday 08.00-20.00) The Intensive Support Team operates 24 hours per day 365 days per year. Any action that requires follow up outside PCLS working hours (including bank holidays and weekends) will be handed over to Intensive Support Team for action. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to let me know
Action Should Be Taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you have the power to take such action.
Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On August 2015 | commenced an investigation into the death of Oliver Hamlin FORD, Aged 25. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 10"h August 2016 The medical cause of death was given as: la) Suspension by ligature (Hanging) The conclusion of the inquest was a narrative which read as follows: Oliver Ford was under the care of the mental health service at the time of his death: He had been triaged but no formal risk assessment had been carried out He was found hanging from a tree in woodland his intention is unknown_
Circumstances of the Death
Oliver Ford had a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder with substance misuseIn the weee leadingap to hig death he had taken heroin and amphetamines. On 13" and 44 August he began to express paranoid thoughts On the 14 August he was triaged by the Primary Care Liaison Service, a risk assessment was not carried out; This was confirmed in evidence by both the registered mental health nurse and indeed the_ consultant psychiatrist who provided an overview of Olivers care At the end of the triage the plan was to speak to him again on Monday; he was advised not to take drugs over the weekend and was provided with the details of the intensive support team On 15" August he was reported missing on 16/h August he was found dead by a member of the public hanging from a tree at Norton Wood; Clevedon: was told in evidence by the registered mental health nurse that the PCLS only operate from Monday to Friday: Her plan have been to ring him the next working as that was Monday thats why the Monday was in the plan_
Inquest Conclusion
Oliver Ford was under the care of the mental health service at the time of his death: He had been triaged but no formal risk assessment had been carried out He was found hanging from a tree in woodland his intention is unknown_
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