North Devon District Hospital

11th November 2021
Grading:
Grading Explained: Requires Improvement

Inspection visit took place on July 13-14, 2021.

This was a short notice (30 minutes) comprehensive inspection of medical care at the hospital as a result of concerns about medical staffing levels. As a result of the inspection the rating went down. The shortage of medical and nursing staff meant patient safety was not always maintained and in some cases patients were admitted onto wards not designed or equipped to deal with their specific illness or needs.