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Inquiry announces details of first Phase Two seminars for the New Year The Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry has today announced details of the next Phase of its work due to commence in the New Year. Phase Two will look towards the future, examining broader issues affecting the National Health Service (NHS). It addresses that element of the Inquiry’s terms of reference to: "make recommendations which could help to secure high quality care across the NHS." The seminar topics (listed below) are informed partly by lessons emerging from Phase One. They also take account of the latest research and thinking concerning the factors which determine the level of performance of organisations, both within the public sector and beyond. Details for the first three seminars have been confirmed as follows: * Acute Healthcare Services for Children.
* Determinants of Performance: The factors which determine the level of performance of organisations including the public sector generally and healthcare in particular.
* Culture: professional and managerial cultures and their impact on the quality of service.
Later seminars are planned and will be announced in due course. Individuals will be invited by the Inquiry to participate in specific seminars. All seminars are fully open to the public and media representatives who wish to follow the proceedings. Members of the public who would like to attend the seminars are asked to write to the Inquiry Offices in Bristol at 2-10 Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0BY or e-mail: inquiry@doh.gov.uk (quoting ‘Phase Two’) to reserve places. A summary report of each seminar discussion will be published together with supporting papers. Today the Inquiry has also made public over 40 responses from individuals and representatives of local and national organisations, who have sent written comments on the Inquiry’s Phase Two Consultation Paper, published earlier this year. Phase One is looking back at how the services in Bristol were organised and managed from 1984 to 1995 taking a broad view by setting the local scene in the national context of the time. The Inquiry is also focussing closely on the local service, with a detailed look at the paediatric cardiac surgical team. In this way, the Inquiry seeks to fulfil its terms of reference to reach conclusions about: "the adequacy of the services provided, the action taken to deal with concerns and any failure to take appropriate action." Phase Two will be completed by April 1 2000, with the Inquiry Report expected in the autumn of the same year. For further information: please contact Becky Jarvis, BRI Inquiry, tel. 0117 938 8716. November 29, 1999 BRI 99-44
The Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry has today announced a prospective timetable of witnesses through to 16th December 1999. These are witnesses either with clinical commitments or who will be attending the Inquiry for several days and it was therefore necessary to timetable their evidence in advance in this way. This schedule may be subject to amendment and further witnesses, including parents, may be included as required by the Inquiry process. Any amendments will be publicised by the Inquiry team. Hearing Schedules for: Week commencing Monday 15 November: Monday 15 November (10.30a.m.) Robert McKinlay, Chairman, United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust (UBHT) 1994 – 1996. Dr Robin Martin, Consultant Cardiologist, UBHT. Tuesday 16 November (9.30a.m.) Dr Robin Martin Wednesday 17 November (9.30a.m.) Maria Shortis, parent (Bristol) Dr Stephen Jordan, Emeritus Consultant Cardiologist, UBHT, Retired. Thursday 18 November (9.30a.m.) Dr Stephen Jordan Week commencing Monday 22 November: Monday 22 November (10.30a.m.) Dr Stephen Bolsin, Director of Anaesthesia, Geelong Hospital, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Tuesday 23 November (9.30a.m.) Dr Stephen Bolsin Wednesday 24 November (9.30a.m.) Dr Stephen Bolsin Thursday 25 November (9.30a.m.) Dr Stephen Bolsin Week commencing Monday 29 November: Monday 29 November (10.30a.m.) Mr Janardan Dhasmana, Former Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, UBHT. Tuesday 30 November (9.30a.m.) Mr Janardan Dhasmana Wednesday 1 December (9.30a.m.) Mr Janardan Dhasmana Thursday 2 December (9.30a.m.) Mr Janardan Dhasmana Week commencing Monday 6 December: Monday 6 December (10.30a.m.) Dr John Roylance, Former Chief Executive, UBHT. Tuesday 7 December (9.30a.m.) Dr John Roylance Dr Norman Halliday, Former Medical Secretary, Supra Regional Services Advisory Group, Department of Health. Wednesday 8 December (9.30a.m.) Dr Hyam Joffe, Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Bristol Children’s Hospital (BCH). Thursday 9 December (9.30a.m.) Dr Hyam Joffe Week commencing Monday 13 December: Monday 13 December (10.30a.m.) Mr James Wisheart, Former Medical Director and Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, UBHT. Tuesday 14 December (9.30a.m.) Mr James Wisheart Wednesday 15 December (9.30a.m.) Mr James Wisheart Thursday 16 December (9.30a.m.) Mr James Wisheart
For further information: please contact Becky Jarvis, BRI Inquiry, tel. 0117 938 8716. Notes: The oral hearings are held on 5th Floor, 2-10 Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0BY. November 11, 1999 BRI 99-43
The Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry today published information relating to referrals to the BRI from the South West and South Wales. Earlier this year the Inquiry invited written comments from Clinicians regarding their referral practice between 1984 –1995 for babies and children with complex congenital heart defects. The Clinicians were asked to address Inquiry Issue D – Referrals:
Comments from the Clinicians focussed upon the following specific issues:
The responses received will be read by the Inquiry Panel and will serve to inform the conclusions and recommendations to be published in the Inquiry’s report next year. Note to Editors: All responses are to be published later today on the Inquiry’s website: www.bristol-inquiry.org.uk/witness.htm For further information: please contact Becky Jarvis, BRI Inquiry, tel. 0117 938 8716. Notes: The oral hearings are held on 5th Floor, 2-10 Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0BY. November 10, 1999 BRI 99-42
The Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry oral hearings this week will focus on the Directorate of Anaesthesia within the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The witnesses will give evidence regarding the management and organisation of the directorate and also comment on any concerns that were raised regarding the paediatric cardiac services in Bristol. Hearing Schedule for week commencing Monday 8th November. Start times in brackets: Monday 8 November (10.30 a.m.) Tuesday 9 November (9.30 a.m.) Wednesday 10 November (9.30 a.m.) Thursday 11 November (9.30 a.m.) ENDS Notes to editors:Further information about the analysis of data sources and the clinical case note review is available on the Inquiry’s website on the ‘Inquiry Procedures’ page at www.bristol-inquiry.org.uk For further information: please contact Becky Jarvis, BRI Inquiry, tel. 0117 938 8716. The oral hearings are held on 5th Floor, 2-10 Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0BY. October 28, 1999 BRI 99-39 |