EAST Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust said it has completed several actions to ensure compliance with the World Health Organisation surgical checklist.
As previously reported, Bosses had found instances where the checklist had not been completed by surgeons and support staff, after concerns were raised by the Care Quality Commission.Several steps have now been taken to ensure compliance, including extra training.The trust is aiming to ensure 100 per cent compliance.
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