Report Date

24/03/2022

Case Against

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Subject

Clinical treatment in hospital

Case Reference Number

202106350

Outcome

Early resolution

Miss X complained about various issues surrounding her late mother’s care in hospital, including (but not limited to) in relation to communication about prognosis, diagnosis of sepsis, restricted visiting and nursing care.
The Ombudsman found that a comprehensive written response to the complex concerns raised had not yet been issued, more than 6 months after Miss X had originally complained. The Health Board agreed to issue to Miss X a written response within 40 working days. The Ombudsman considered this to represent an appropriate resolution to the complaint and so did not investigate.