A watchdog has made 40 recommendations amid 'significant risks' following a review of adult mental health wards at a Welsh health board, a new report has found. The report released on March 7 by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today issued its findings of a review of discharge arrangements from adult inpatient mental health units within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).
HIW said the decision to undertake the review was made as a result of intelligence relating to the health board’s mental health services. This included serious incidents, issues identified through previous HIW inspections, and concerns reported to HIW by patients, the public and staff whistle-blowers.
The review found that 'significant' concerns were identified for two patients who were discharged from the inpatient mental health unit at Royal Glamorgan Hospital which were raised during concerns about patient records. Within both, 'significant' patient safety concerns were highlighted for both patients, which included the risk of self-harm and suicide, and the risk of harm to others for one patient.
