“The present Falls Policy does not comply with NICE Guidelines”
Dated 18 Feb 2022, from the coroner for Norfolk. Sent to 1 organisation or person.
A coroner wrote this report after an inquest, to warn the organisations below about a risk of further deaths.
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Deadline passedReplies were due by 15 Apr 2022. A reply may have been sent and not yet published.
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- Report dated18 Feb 2022
- Deadline15 Apr 2022
- Published on judiciary.uk21 Feb 2022
- Today23 Oct 2026
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| Sent to | Response |
|---|---|
| Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNamed in the report as “Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital” | Deadline passedNo response published on judiciary.uk so far. The 56-day deadline was 15 Apr 2022. A reply may have been sent and not yet published. |
The coroner’s concerns
1. The present Falls Policy does not comply with NICE Guidelines. 2. Evidence was heard that a Falls Policy was drafted, and a Risk Assessment trialled at the beginning of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic intervened and delayed its completion. 3. There is no person appointed as Falls Lead. The job application has not yet been advertised, although it is recognised that someone is required to lead the Falls process. 4. Staff will need training and the training package has not yet been developed. 5. Assisted Technology is being considered to alert staff to movements and the needs of patients. This has not been progressed since October 2021 and is still at an early stage. 6. ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe your organisation has the power to take such action. 7. YOUR RESPONSE You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 days of the date of this report, namely by 14 April 2022. I, the coroner, may extend the period.
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- judiciary.uk, Prevention of Future Deaths reports, 2022-0051
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- 8 Oct 2026
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