"A coroner's inquest concluded that serious failings in the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) process contributed to Rickie Poon's death, highlighting a lack of accountability among officers and inadequate record-keeping."
"Senior Coroner Mary Hassell criticized a nurse from Practice Plus Group for her unprofessional conduct during the resuscitation attempt, stating it was inappropriate and undignified, raising concerns about future CPR attempts on deceased inmates."
"The coroner's Prevention of Future Deaths report warned that unless HMP Pentonville takes action, there is a risk of future deaths, emphasizing the importance of addressing past warnings regarding inmate care."
Rickie Poon, a former police officer, took his own life in HMP Pentonville after being placed on suicide watch. A coroner's inquest revealed serious failings in the ACCT process, including inadequate record-keeping and lack of accountability among officers. The coroner criticized a nurse for unprofessional conduct during resuscitation attempts. A Prevention of Future Deaths report warned prison governors of the risk of future deaths unless action is taken. HMP Pentonville must respond to the report by June 1, 2026, marking the fourth such report issued.
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