Investigation and inquest
On the 5.4.16 I commenced an investigation into the death of Terence James White. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 14.3.2017. The conclusion of the inquest was natural causes. The medical cause of death was 1a Sepsis and Hypertensive Cardiac Failure 1b Infected Sacral Pressure Sore.
Circumstances of the death
Mr White died in part from infection from a grade 4 sacral pressure sore which developed at The Grange Care Centre between January and March 2016.
Coroner’s concerns
The Care Centre records documented the presence of the pressure sore appropriately but there was a very substantial absence of documentation recording measures in place to treat the pressure sore and in particular a very substantial absence of turning charts making it impossible for Senior Staff to know if the condition was being treated properly.