Helen Millard
6 Oct 2016 · Coroner Paul Marks · East Riding and Kingston-upon-Hull
The coroner's concerns
1. ligature points in psychiatric facilities
“Evidence was heard that NHS England is undertaking an ongoing programme of work to eliminate ligature points in in-patient and other psychiatric facilities. It was established that a 'traffic light' system is in operation which prioritises the work once a ligature point has been identified in any particular facility. The Court heard that if a point is scored 'red' this equates with an extreme risk and mandates urgent elimination of the point. If, however, a risk is categorised as 'amber' this nevertheless”
Responses
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