Local integrated investigation pilot 3: Transfer of a patient who had suffered a stroke to emergency care

From the investigation: Local integrated investigation pilot 3: Transfer of a patient who had suffered a stroke to emergency care

Recommendation date:

Safety recommendation

HSIB recommends that the Ambulance Trust works with Trust A and Trust B to ensure that their local stroke policies are aligned and direct ambulance crews to the most appropriate service.

Response:

The Ambulance Trust responded to the safety recommendation as follows:

  • The Ambulance Trust will work with Trust A and Trust B to review stroke pathways.
  • The Ambulance Trust will remind clinicians that stroke pathways are available on the Directory of Service and in Trust guidelines.

Response received on 10 May 2022.

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