Independent investigation: Derek Saxby, Folkestone (2004)

The trust should assure itself about current arrangements for transferring patients outside of Kent into local services and from local services to other trusts. The arrangements should include an internal escalation procedure to executive director level if information is not … Read more The trust should assure itself about current arrangements for transferring patients outside of Kent into local services and from local services to other trusts. The arrangements should include an internal escalation procedure to executive director level if information is not being made available. The procedure should be included in the current version of the CPA policy. Show less

The trust should consider discussions with the management teams of other trusts that „import‟ large numbers of patients to Kent. These discussions would ensure that clinical teams plan transfers early and provide all necessary information.