Improvements in the provision of mouth care needed

Summary 200 |

Mrs K's husband was admitted to hospital with a suspected stroke.


What happened

Mrs K complained about the care and treatment provided to her husband. She had concerns about both the nursing care and his medical treatment.

What we found

Both the medical and nursing care had been appropriate. However, we felt that there was not enough evidence to show that the mouth care provided was sufficient.

Putting it right

The Trust apologised for the failing in mouth care. It also confirmed the actions it will take to make sure that patients receive appropriate mouth care.

Health or Parliamentary
Health
Organisations we investigated

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location

Norfolk

Complainants' concerns ?

Did not apologise properly or do enough to put things right

Result

Apology

Recommendation to learn lessons or draw up an action plan