Thomas Barton
21 Jul 2023 · Coroner Alison Mutch · Manchester South
A similar concern from this report was raised again 3 times later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. delayed discharge of frail elderly patients
“the inquest was that delayed discharges such as Mr [name redacted] put the lives of frail elderly patients at risk as it is far more likely that they will become deconditioned and develop and infection if they spend unnecessary time in hospital. The”
2. delayed discharge of elderly patients
“The evidence was that speedier discharges would occur if there was improved availability of social care and that this would improve outcomes for elderly patients and reduce the risk of preventable deaths occurring”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“The evidence was that speedier discharges would occur if there was improved availability of social care”
Later report
“Mr [name redacted] was assessed as being suitable for discharge on 18th December. He remained in an acute hospital setting for a further 4 weeks due to challenges in identifying a suitable care home.”
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“The evidence was that speedier discharges would occur if there was improved availability of social care and that this would improve outcomes for elderly patients and reduce the risk of preventable deaths occurring.”
Later report
“Delayed discharges such as [the deceased]'s reduces the availability of beds for other patients and creates a knock-on impact across the hospital particularly in relation to the Emergency Department.”
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“The evidence before the inquest was that delayed discharges such as Mr [name redacted] put the lives of frail elderly patients at risk as it is far more likely that they will become deconditioned and develop and infection if they spend unnecessary time in hospital.”
Later report
“patients are kept in hospital for longer and thus are more at risk of contracting hospital acquired illness”
Responses
2023-0264-Response-from-Department-of-Health-and-Social-Care.pdf ↗· Department of Health and Social Care
2023-0264-Response-from-Greater-Manchester-Integrated-Care.pdf ↗· Greater Manchester Integrated Care
Stated action
“we have connected with Trafford Local Authority”