Angela O'Donnell
3 Nov 2021 · Coroner Heidi Connor · Berkshire
The coroner's concerns
1. reliance on agency nursing staff
“Is the trust able to carry out any steps to reduce their reliance on agency nursing staff - for instance, by using nurses from a smaller pool of their own bank staff who receive the same training as permanent staff, or any other similar measures? This question is for the hospital trust.”
2. national nursing staff shortage
“What plans are there nationally to reduce the shortage of nursing staff going forward? This question is for the Secretary of State.”