You can imagine how the public must have reacted when it was publicly announced that an NHS trust in Nottingham was fined £1 million over the death of three newborn babies. Trust injustices have become common which gives such amount of fine an edge of understatement.
Inadequate communication as well as lack of staff were among the major issues that were uncovered during the investigation. Moreover, it was revealed that the trust in medical attention did not get the required amount which led to the unfortunate demise of the children.
One of the most shocking details of the case is the trust's violation of health safety regulations. This clearly dictatesthe negligence done in these cases. For this reason, now an NHS trust is facing legal proceedings in front of Nottingham Crown Court.
As an outcome of the hearing, several NHS trust members have been dismissed and the remaining have been required to take further training. Shortly after the incidents, the trust did out apologize but one is doubtful regarding the specifics that were claimed.
This incident serves as a reminder of the need for high-quality care in delicate fields like maternity and neonatal care. It has also triggered a lot of anger and worry about how the NHS can be more open and responsible.