NHS Lothian has been fined after two patients died when they fell from a window at an Edinburgh hospital. The health board were handed the £220,000 penalty over safety breaches which led to the deaths of two vulnerable patients.
The Health and Safety Executive said an investigation revealed a failure to ensure the patient was in a room with suitably restricted windows. They also said the man had undergone surgery which can cause confusion, delirium and anxiety, putting him into a category of increased risk. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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