CQC carried out unannounced inspections of surgical services at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, Royal Sussex County Hospital and Worthing Hospital. Inspectors also looked at medical care, including older people's care at Royal Sussex County Hospital and Worthing Hospital. Royal Sussex County Hospital has risen overall from inadequate to requires improvement as has surgery. Princess Royal Hospital was re-rated as requires improvement overall. In medical care (including older people's care) at Royal Sussex County Hospital inspectors found:Patient records were not easily accessible for all staff and were not audited.

Source: The Guardian February 15, 2024 10:03 UTC