Publish date: 11 September 2024
Following a CQC inspection of our forensic inpatient and secure wards in January 2024, the CQC has now published a final report on it’s website: https://www.cqc.org.uk/provider/RVN
We accept the report’s findings and since the inspection in January 2024 have launched an extensive training programme for staff, and invited external organisations into the service to carry out independent reviews.
We value everyone who works with us but also acknowledge the impact a high use of agency staff can have, and addressing this has been a Trust-wide priority leading to a sustained reduction overall. Within forensic and secure services there has been a 52% reduction in agency use since this inspection, which means we now have a more consistent team in place.
These plans have been supported by both our local Integrated Care Boards (Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB and Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB), and our commissioners, the South West Provider Collaborative, and while we recognise that there remain challenges within the service, we are confident these measures are now improving the overall standards of care for our patients.
