Northern Beaches Hospital probe reveals systemic flaws
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A report into the death of two-year-old Joe Massa at Northern Beaches Hospital has revealed a concerning lack of life-saving critical care cameras over the beds of seriously ill newborns and children that are standard across the state’s public hospitals.
Breakdown
- An independent inquiry was launched after the death of Joe Massa in the hospital's emergency department. 16s
- The report found staff were hesitant to raise concerns and red flags were often minimized or dismissed. 25s
- The hospital lacked over-bed cameras, restricting real-time monitoring during emergencies. 38s
- The absence of monitoring technology is particularly concerning for neonatal and paediatric emergencies. 57s
- The government has committed to implementing all recommendations from the inquiry. 1m 21s