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 Trust B works collaboratively with Trust A to develop a harmonised, cross-trust stroke policy with a clearly defined joint emergency department overnight stroke protocol for FAST-positive patients.

Response:

Trust B responded to the safety recommendation as follows:

  • Trust B is working with Trust A to develop a joint overnight stroke admissions protocol for FAST positive patients.

Response received on 13 June 2022 and updated on 12 September 2022.

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