IHRD-42
Response
Accepted
Sharing New Investigation Information
Recommendation
In the event of new information emerging after finalisation of an investigation report or there being a change in conclusion, then the same should be shared promptly with families.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The Department of Health NI reported that mechanisms for tracking implementation of SAI recommendations had been established (IHRD Implementation Programme, Department of Health NI, March 2018).
- No independent published verification of implementation has been identified.
- No independent published verification of implementation has been identified.
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This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
HSC Trusts
01 Mar 2018
Procedures established for sharing new information with families after investigation completion.
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
8.5 yrs
Last formal update
910 days ago