Orthopaedic centre improves patient services

A HEALTHCARE watchdog has triggered action to improve services at a West Sussex orthopaedic NHS treatment centre.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Nov 2008, 13:17 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:05 BST

The Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre treatment in Haywards Heath has improved patient safety after inspections earlier this year identified serious concerns.

The Healthcare Commission said that the treatment centre has now made significant improvements and the commission is satisfied that its concerns have now been addressed.

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The independent watchdog published findings from its inspection on June 18, which included a thorough assessment of the centre's operating theatre.

Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre is an independent sector treatment centre run by Care UK. It provides orthopaedic surgery, such as hip and knee replacements, to NHS patients on the site of the Princess Royal NHS Hospital, Haywards Heath.

The commission was concerned about poor processes for the prevention of serious incidents, gaps in staff training, management practices and hygiene procedures, following its earlier inspection in February.

For full story about improvements made see West Sussex Gazette November 5

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