IHRD-16
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
Bedside Display of Responsible Staff
Recommendation
The names of both the consultant responsible and the accountable nurse should be prominently displayed at the bed in order that all can know who is in charge and responsible.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the government's March 2018 response, name boards displaying the names of both the responsible consultant and the accountable nurse have been implemented at bedsides in children's wards across Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts, ensuring that all staff and families know who is in charge and responsible. The Department of Health NI Implementation Programme updates indicated a 'Completed' status as of January 2024, and independent evidence from February 2026 confirmed that bedside name displays are now in place as part of the generally implemented practical paediatric care standards.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.health-ni.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
HSC Trusts
01 Mar 2018
Name boards implemented at bedsides in children's wards across Trusts.
Source
Inquiry
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Report
Report of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths
31 Jan 2018
Responsible Bodies
HSC Trusts
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
8.1 yrs
Last formal update
783 days ago