Freedom of Information Request ID
6850
Date of response
September 2021
- Please provide details of the process undertaken regarding investigation of accidents within the hospital which have resulted in the submission of a datix.
Once an “accident” is identified it is considered if it is suitable for reporting on Datix for further investigations according to Trust policy. Once it is entered on Datix, a handler is assigned to look into the incident who will carry out an investigations into the incident before updating the result of the investigations on the Datix. This will then follow appropriate sign off process by the appropriate Governance Team. - What checks are undertaken by management to ensure that the investigation has been carried out and reported accurately by the investigator?
As above - If investigation details are incorrect relating to the individual concerned, what follow up action is taken by management?
There is a robust governance process to sign off all investigations on Datix. If inaccurate information is entered on Datix this will be fedback to the handler for further action and review of investigation details.
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