Inquiry into Welsh healthcare-acquired Covid cases concludes
Investigations into the unusually high number of healthcare-acquired COVID-19 incidents recorded during the pandemic's onset have concluded, says NHS Wales.
Between March 2020 and April 2022, there were 18,360 suspected cases of healthcare-acquired COVID-19 in Wales. Despite being in healthcare settings, patients in hospitals and other in-patient environments faced an increased risk of hospital-acquired COVID-19.
In response to this, the National Nosocomial COVID-19 Programme was set up in April 2022 as a collective membership of health boards and trusts in Wales, supported by the NHS Wales Executive. Following the review process, a new report from NHS Wales has identified a number of 'national learning themes' which include the benefits of bereavement support, and the importance of clear family communication in times of restricted visits.
Source: South Wales Argus, 15 August 2024