Francis Report

Question 1

Where did the Francis Report assess?

Answer 1

• The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. (2005-2009)

Question 2

How many people may have died unnecessarily? What problems were identified?

Answer 2

• 400-1200.
• Call bells going unanswered
• Patients left lying in their own urine or excrement
• Food and drink left out of reach of patients
• Patient falls being concealed from relatives
• Too few consultants and nurses
• Poor communication between staff and relatives of the patients

Question 3

When was the first report published?

Answer 3

• 2010.

Question 4

What did the first report say was wrong with the Mid Shropshire Trust?

Answer 4

• ‘historic understaffing’ of nurses.
• ‘Francis specifically criticised the trust for being obsessed with obtaining foundation trust status and meeting targets rather than patient care.’
• Lack of openness
• Criticism of whistleblowers
• Concerns ignored
• Link to NHS league tables

Question 5

Outcomes?

Answer 5

• Freedom to speak-up guardians.
• Encourage openess and compassionate care.