Anonymous
HSIB recommends that Trust A and Trust B update the information provided to the Directory of Service on the availability of stroke services once they have created a harmonised cross-trust stroke policy.
Trust A and Trust B responded to the safety recommendation as follows:
- Both Trusts will update the information they provide to the Directory of Service on their overnight stroke services on completion of reorganisation these services.
Response received on 13 June 2022 and updated on 12 September 2022.
Anonymous
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.
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.
Anonymous
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.
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.