Susan Paley
26 Nov 2024 · Coroner Chris Morris · Manchester South
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of reachable call bell
“Given Ms [name redacted] significant health problems and very limited mobility, it is a matter of concern that she had been left in bed without a call bell to hand which she could easily reach should she need to summon assistance”
2. absence of checklist for resident checks
“I am concerned that care staff at Hilltop Court do not currently have a checklist in use to accompany them when checking on residents which would act as an aide-memoire / confirmatory check that residents who require any specific aids (for instance bedrails, call- bell, sensor-mats etc.) have them in place as indicated”