Hywel Dda University Health Board receives reports after unannounced spot checks
Hywel Dda University Health Board has received the final reports following unannounced spot checks at Bronglais, Glangwili, Prince Philip and Withybush Hospitals. The spot checks of adult inpatient wards at district general hospitals in Wales were carried out by an independent team of senior individuals as part of the Welsh Government’s response to an independent review of care at the Princess of Wales and Neath Port Talbot hospitals, by Professor June Andrews and Mark Butler. They took place between June 15 and July 30 and focused on four areas highlighted in the Trusted to Care report: medicines management; hydration; the use of night-time sedation and continence care. Director of Nursing and Midwifery Caroline Oakley said: “Hywel Dda University Health Board and its staff are committed to providing high quality care and treating each and every patient with dignity and respect. We are pleased that spot checks across Wales found no systemic issues of concern and areas of good practice ...