Kathleen Booth
22 Nov 2023 · Coroner Emma Serrano · Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent
This report repeats 1 earlier warning. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. delayed surgery for hip fracture
“There was a 4 day delay in her receiving surgery due to NHS wide under staffing and underfunding; and wards having to undertake elective and emergency work at the same time. Additionally, the fact that the injury happened on a Friday, meaning less staff and experience was available”
2. delayed surgery
“Earlier intervention is associated with better outcomes”
3. injury on Friday
“Patients can be disadvantaged by not receiving treatment if an injury is sustained on a Friday as cover over the weekend is limited”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
Earlier report
“The evidence at the Inquest was that the NICE guidance promotes surgery within 36 hours. In Mrs [name redacted] case that was not achieved due to a lack of theatre capacity.”
This report
“There was a 4 day delay in her receiving surgery due to NHS wide under staffing and underfunding; and wards having to undertake elective and emergency work at the same time.”