Croydon hospital requires improvement' with 'dangerously long delays in care'
Briefly

Croydon University Hospital patients experienced extremely long wait times for care, with some waiting over 60 hours in A&E before being admitted. The Care Quality Commission rated CUH's medical and emergency services as 'requires improvement,' noting overcrowding and reliance on faulty systems. Patients were often cared for in corridors, lacking privacy and essential facilities. The hospital also breached eight legal regulations, including safe care, medicine management, and inadequate staff training. Severe issues with patient admissions and discharges contributed to these dangerous delays, highlighting a need for improved risk assessment and management.
Patients at Croydon University Hospital experienced dangerously long delays in care, with some waiting over 60 hours in A&E before being admitted to a ward.
The hospital was rated 'requires improvement' by the Care Quality Commission due to issues like overcrowding and reliance on faulty systems, marking it the second-lowest rating.
During the inspection, staff were observed caring for patients in congested corridors, compromising privacy and safety, and risking delays to critical treatment.
The hospital faced breaches of eight legal regulations, indicating issues with safe care, staff training, and the ability to adequately assess and manage patient risks.
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