New report reveals key issue during deadly coronavirus outbreak at Weston General Hospital
As many as 18 patient deaths could have been a direct result of the outbreak
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Weston Hospital closed to new patients after a surge in coronavirus infections.
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An investigation into the coronavirus outbreak at Weston General Hospital has highlighted a number of areas for improvement in healthcare.
Thirty-one patients died after contracting Covid-19 at the hospital, and an internal investigation carried out by the trust revealed the infection ‘may have’ been a factor in 18 of those deaths.
A report from a Lessons Learned investigation, which focused on outbreak management at the hospital, has been published this week.
The investigation, commissioned on behalf of the area’s Outbreak Control Team, highlighted shortcomings in the way data was collected and presented, meaning the emerging outbreak was not detected early enough.