Independent investigation: Sergio Marquez, Bournemouth (2012)

In order to comply with its obligation to inform the CQC of unauthorised absences relating to patients who are the subject of detention under the terms of the Mental Health Act 1983, the Independent Investigation Team recommends that the Trust … Read more In order to comply with its obligation to inform the CQC of unauthorised absences relating to patients who are the subject of detention under the terms of the Mental Health Act 1983, the Independent Investigation Team recommends that the Trust undertake an audit to ensure that its internal recording requirements are adhered to in relation to those patients who are the subject of detention under the terms of the Mental Health Act 1983 , in order to ensure that the following information is being recorded in patient’s records; • Outcome of leave is being recorded; and • Details surrounding any absconsions during leave are recorded; and • Absconsions are then reviewed from a clinical perspective. Show less

The Trust reviews its policies and procedures in order to ensure that clinicians and staff are aware of the occurrence of, and can act appropriately upon the return to the hospital of, an individual who had been AWOL. In particular, … Read more The Trust reviews its policies and procedures in order to ensure that clinicians and staff are aware of the occurrence of, and can act appropriately upon the return to the hospital of, an individual who had been AWOL. In particular, the Trust shall: • Review its policies to ensure that all policies which relate to the return of a patient to hospital (including the AWOL policy, safeguarding and property policies) interlink, with a view to highlighting the opportunity that a patient’s return to hospital presents to allow services to conduct any necessary clinical reviews of that patient. Show less

The Independent Investigation Team recommends that the Trust address the prescribing of Section 17 leave in Mental Health Act training. The Trust must ensure that its staff and clinicians comply with the requirements relating to “leave” as set out in … Read more The Independent Investigation Team recommends that the Trust address the prescribing of Section 17 leave in Mental Health Act training. The Trust must ensure that its staff and clinicians comply with the requirements relating to “leave” as set out in section 17 Mental Health Act 1983. The Trust shall provide an assurance that the training afforded to staff will ensure that the Trust complies with all requirements relating to the prescribing of Section 17 leave. Show less

The Independent Investigation Team recommends that the significance of validating records is highlighted in record-keeping policy, and in training.