The Countess of Chester hospital's emergency care unit has been rated inadequate by inspectors, leading to an urgent warning notice due to severe breaches of regulations. There are critical gaps in sepsis treatment, with only 59% of patients treated in the recommended timeframe. Issues include visibly dirty equipment, poor infection control, and overcrowding, with patients often cared for in corridors. Staffing deficiencies and prolonged ambulance waits further endanger patient safety, with inspectors noting a lack of adherence to national treatment guidelines for sepsis and mental health assessments.
The Countess of Chester hospital's emergency care is found inadequate, with critical gaps in sepsis treatment and overcrowding affecting patient safety and dignity.
Inspectors reported visibly dirty equipment and poor infection control, indicating severe deficiencies in the hospital's adherence to legal healthcare standards.
The hospital treated only 59% of sepsis patients within the recommended timeframe, significantly below the 84% target set for timely care.
Patients were often held in ambulances for extended periods due to overcrowding, compromising their immediate care and safety.
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