• Prison healthcare

Archived: HMP Moorland

Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6BW (01302) 523000

Provided and run by:
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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All Inspections

3, 4 December 2012

During a routine inspection

We found that the clinical services provided at HMP Moorland were considered by the patients to be good but one prisoner we spoke with felt that it was easier to get a GP appointment by constantly asking a nurse rather than the official request system.

We found that the provider carried out a health assessment when a person entered the prison and anybody requiring a care plan received one that reflected the assessment of their needs.

We found that staff were appropriately supported through training, appraisal and opportunities to further career development in specialist training. The provider operated a comprehensive clinical governance programme that allowed for appropriate monitoring of quality and evidence based policy review.

We saw that the healthcare facility was kept clean and tidy and systems were in place to reduce the risk of infection. However, we also noted that some items such as clinical handwash sinks were not to the prevailing standard. The provider had a refurbishment plan and we were able to see a consulting room that was to the standard the rest of the facility would be refurbished to.

This inspection was carried out at the same time as an announced inspection by Her Majesty's Inspector of Prisons.