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Police opens investigation into abuse at mental health hospital revealed by BBC

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” The trust also says that clinical teams include a consultant psychiatrist, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers. ” The spokesperson said the trust was working with the CQC, police and NHS England and would “co-operate fully with all investigations” Police investigation. Related articles.

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Older people unlawfully detained in mental health hospitals because of poor DoLS practice, warns CQC

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A lack of occupational therapists, meanwhile, was reducing access to therapeutic activities on wards, increasing risks to safety. Lack of activities ‘increasing risk of violence’ “Patients told us that a lack of activities increased the risk of violence on the wards because people were bored,” said the report.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

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A well-designed care coordination process benefits patients, providers, and payer organizations. Improved care quality and patient safety, reduced readmissions and ER visits, and lower healthcare costs are just some of the positive outcomes of effective care coordination.

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