Furness General Hospital scandal
Furness General Hospital scandal
The Furness General Hospital scandal (pronunciation: /ˈfɜːrnɪs ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈhɒspɪtəl ˈskændəl/) refers to a series of events that occurred at Furness General Hospital in Barrow-in-Furness, England, which led to a major investigation into the hospital's maternity and neonatal services.
Etymology
The term "Furness General Hospital scandal" is derived from the name of the hospital where the scandal took place, Furness General Hospital, and the word "scandal", which is used to describe an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.
Background
The scandal began in 2008 when a series of infant mortality and morbidity cases were reported at the hospital's maternity and neonatal units. The hospital was accused of negligence and malpractice, leading to the unnecessary deaths of several newborns and mothers.
Investigation
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) launched an investigation into the hospital's practices. The investigation revealed a series of failures in the hospital's maternity and neonatal services, including poor patient care, lack of staff training, and inadequate risk management procedures.
Aftermath
The scandal led to a major overhaul of the hospital's practices and procedures. Several senior staff members were dismissed, and the hospital was placed under special measures by the CQC. The scandal also led to a wider investigation into maternity services across the National Health Service (NHS).
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Furness General Hospital scandal
- Wikipedia's article - Furness General Hospital scandal
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