Investigation and inquest
On 28 January 2021 I commenced an investigation into the death of Kumbulani MTOMBENI. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest . The conclusion of the inquest was death due to suicide
The cause of death following post mortem examination was
1a Methadone Toxicity
1b
1c
II
Circumstances of the death
Found deceased at his home address ████████, Hayes, Greater London on 25 January 2021. His actions and final communications indicated he intended to take his own life. He had a very high level of methadone, a drug not prescribed to him.
Coroner’s concerns
In the deceased's possession was a ████████ of methadone in the name of ████████. Evidence was given at inquest that Mr ████████ was one of your residents until he died last summer. Mr Mtombeni was a member of your staff and at times had worked as a senior carer and had responsibility for and access to the residents prescribed medications.
(1) Can you explain how the methadone was in Mr Mtombeni's possession?
(2) Were any audits performed that demonstrated missing medication and if so, what actions were taken?
(3) What actions will now be taken in the light of the findings at inquest?