East London

Concerns summary There was an unacceptable delay in clinical assessment, and no system existed to triage referral acuity, preventing expedited assessment for urgent cases.

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Concerns summary Inaccurate and incomplete clinical information was conveyed during a HEMS dispatch call, with critical patient parameters omitted, potentially due to a lack of shared training or checklists between paramedics.

Concerns summary The non-standardised colour coding and varied types of breathing system filters create widespread confusion among ICU staff. This lack of simplification and standardisation risks incorrect filter usage and patient safety.

Concerns summary A patient's RAST test results were wrongly categorised as normal, leading to delayed action. Subsequently, only one EpiPen was prescribed against NICE guidance, and no allergy clinic referral or follow-up was offered.

Concerns summary The Trust's risk assessment policy was not consistently followed by nursing staff. Electronic medical records showed significant validation delays and unapparent post-death amendments, compromising their integrity.

Concerns summary Multiple failures included poor weekend ED support for learning disability patients, inadequate record-keeping, lack of junior doctor supervision, and repeated diagnostic overshadowing leading to missed acute conditions.

Concerns summary Medical professionals lacked awareness of the dangerous bacteria *Capnocytophaga canimorsus* and its risks, coupled with insufficient public awareness for at-risk individuals to seek urgent care after pet bites.

Concerns summary A mental health ward failed to prevent a patient from retaining dangerous contraband despite searches. Staff made false observation records due to a culture of impunity, and critical monitoring protocols after rapid tranquilisation were not followed.

Concerns summary There were failures in accurately recording and filing important medical records, including discharge decisions and risk assessments, and ensuring effective patient referral to community mental health teams.

Concerns summary Critical renal monitoring was delayed for four days, leading to a Grade 3 acute kidney injury. The Trust's governance systems also failed to promptly investigate this as a serious incident.

Concerns summary Many recommendations from the 2014 National Review of Asthma Deaths remain unimplemented. Conflicting guidelines and insufficient training for clinicians further compromise safe asthma care.

Concerns summary The Commissioner failed to authorise essential 1:1 care for a patient at high risk of falls, despite it being the only identified method to mitigate her specific risks.

Concerns summary Inadequate patient monitoring due to a frail, restless patient being out of sight, combined with an insufficiently sensitive dialysis alarm, delayed detection of a critical bleed.

Concerns summary A psychiatric liaison nurse downgraded a patient's high suicide risk without consulting the referring GP or obtaining a second opinion, highlighting a critical lack of safeguards in risk assessment.

Concerns summary Poor communication of medical instructions, inadequate training for nursing and agency staff on NG tube management, and a failure to properly escalate concerns about its function were identified.

Concerns summary Police failures included inadequate communication of suicidal ideation during handover, absence of a risk assessment for self-harm, and a limited, non-expedited response to a direct suicidal text message.

Concerns summary The police investigation into a child sexual assault lacked specialist officer involvement, experienced significant delays, and provided insufficient support to the complainant.

Concerns summary Contrast media, a prescription-only medicine, was administered without a formal prescription, careful dose consideration, or a clearly identified responsible clinician, particularly for high-risk patients.

Concerns summary The CERNER system's flaw in consistently sending results to the correct clinician and radiologists' inability to confirm critical report delivery poses a significant communication risk.

Concerns summary A critical AAA scan result was not acted upon by the GP, and the updated referral policy still relies on GP action rather than direct automatic referral, risking similar failures.

Concerns summary Inadequate legislation and a lack of internet sales prohibitions allow dangerous DNP 'diet pills' to remain readily available online, leading to numerous deaths among vulnerable people.

Concerns summary The absence of statutory international criminal background checks allows unsuitable individuals with foreign convictions to work with vulnerable adults and children, posing a significant risk.

Concerns summary Obstructed driver views, a Pelicon crossing located after a high-speed zone, and high non-compliance with traffic signals at the crossing create a dangerous environment for pedestrians.

Concerns summary Failures in hospital discharge procedures for vulnerable patients included incorrect address records, inadequate transport checks, and poor communication with care providers. Patient monitoring was also insufficient, and CPR wasn't initiated when warranted.