An investigation was launched after a 74-year-old woman was found hanging at Bootham Park Hospital in York, U.K., according to an article on the York Press.
Months before the death, Care Quality Commission inspectors identified “a significant number of ligature risks within the ward environment” and warned patient safety was at risk.
Hospital officials said that since the incident all obvious ligature points had been removed by NHS Property Services, and “extensive work” was carried out to improve patient safety and facilities.
A quality improvement plan was also implemented, including raising of staff awareness around managing risk, officials said.
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