Stafford Hospital not meeting Essential Standards

The BBC have today reported that scandal-hit Stafford Hospital is still not meeting some of the CQC's essential standards.

Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors have reported there are still concerns remain about staffing, recruitment, complaints and how medicines are managed.

Hospital bosses are working to have all of the identified issues rectified by December.

Sue Jordan, compliance manager from the CQC, said: "If we were really concerned about the immediate safety of patients, we would be taking enforcement action.

"What we're doing at the moment is allowing the hospital the opportunity to improve."

In a statement, Stafford Hospital said: "The review confirms the hard work undertaken by the trust to improve quality and safety at Stafford Hospital.

"Eight minor concerns have been lifted and we are committed to ensuring that we meet the four remaining standards by December 2011."

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