A complaint should be acknowledged, reviewed by the appropriate team, investigated where necessary and responded to within an approved timeframe. Serious clinical or safety concerns should be escalated immediately.
Information to include
Patient name, hospital number if available, date of incident, location, staff or department involved, description, supporting documents and preferred contact method.
Confidentiality
Feedback will be handled respectfully and shared only with teams required to review or resolve the issue.
No rataliation
Patients should be able to raise concerns without fear. Responsible complaints are part of a safe healthcare culture.