Coronial

907 results for inadequate supervision

VIC2015-04-15

Finding into death of Gary Brian Wilfert

35y · Male·HEAD INJURIES SUSTAINED IN AN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT

…usly identified by another contractor, absence of a colleague (company policy required two workers), and inadequate planning and communication from management. The coroner emphasised that ongoing risk assessment should h…

systemcommunication
VIChome2011-11-02

Finding into death of James Thomas Smith

45y · Male·single penetrating stab wound to the chest

…er responsibility), insufficient communication to Jacqui regarding conditions of the intervention order, inadequate supervision of the referral process by police management, and lack of referrals for the perpetrator to b…

emergency medicineforensic medicinecommunicationsystem
TAShome2023-08-09

Coroner's Finding: de-identified GN

3y · Male·Thermal burns due to shed fire

A three-year-old boy died from thermal burns sustained in a shed fire on his family property. The fire was caused by flammable petrol vapours from fuel containers stored in the shed being ignited by a lighter. Two young …

QLD2025-10-01

Inquest into the death of Duke Allan Wayne Schafer

36y · Male·Ligature strangulation

…ed to locked with direct observation), lack of CCTV coverage in laundry (though coroner accepted direct supervision superior to camera), and staffing gaps during muster periods. QCS failed to implement adequate systems …

psychiatrypsychologysystemcommunicationbuprenorphine
NT2003-03-21

Inquest into the death of Robert John Baxter

26y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in aircraft accident - Cessna 210 stall and loss of …

…tified systemic issues: a 'cowboy culture' of unauthorised low-flying and aerobatics among young pilots, inadequate oversight by Air Frontier management, and failure of the pilot to conduct proper pre-flight checks or re…

aviation medicineproceduralsystem
ACTaged care2016-08-10

AN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OFCHARLES ROWAN McCULLOCH

94y · Male·blunt head and neck trauma with associated haemorrhage; neck trauma included fra…

…d on 21 January 2012, less than 24 hours later. Critical systemic failures contributed to his death: (1) inadequate supervision and orientation of Mr McCulloch on admission; (2) after an incident between VH and another r…

geriatric medicineemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationrisperidone
VICcommunity2023-09-18

Finding into death of Meeram Bano

2y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in the setting of immersion

…ond at Footscray Park on 27 December 2021. She was declared dead on 30 December 2021. While under adult supervision at a family gathering, Meeram accessed an unfenced pond covered in algae and vegetation that obscured t…

intensive careemergency medicinesystemdelaymidazolam
NSWhospital2017-12-22

Inquest into the death of Colin Parker

41y · Male·Complications of blunt force injuries of the head

…r time-critical transfers; escalate immediately when bedding/retrieval obstacles emerge; provide senior supervision of junior staff in emergencies.

cardiologyemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationenoxaparin
VIChospital2026-06-12

Finding into death of Philip Alexander McHardy

74y · Male·Probable respiratory failure in a man with advanced motor neurone disease in the…

… but forgot to restart it due to human error. Contributing factors included: inconsistent NIV protocols, inadequate staff training, allocation of inexperienced agency nurses to this complex, highly dependent patient, and…

palliative carerespiratory medicineproceduralsystemmorphine
QLDcommunity2016-09-10

C, a child aged 14 - Non-inquest findings

14y · Female·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to choking on food, as a consequence of foe…

… largely tube-fed but was beginning to eat orally. Despite having an eating and drinking plan requiring supervision and small pieces of food, she accessed food from the front seat of a vehicle and choked. Clinical lesso…

paediatricsemergency medicinesystemcommunication
TASaged care2023

Coroner's Finding: Tweedie, Valma Ann

72y · Female·Pneumonia following cervical spine injuries sustained in an unwitnessed mechanic…

…mplete neurological observations. The Root Cause Analysis identified multiple systems failures including inadequate neurological assessment at presentation, lack of clinical support for observation criteria, and failure …

emergency medicinetrauma surgerydiagnosticcommunication
WA2003-12-19

Inquest into the Deaths of Shaun Damian Smith, Phillip John Carroll, Megan Anne Pelly, Bradley John Meek

Unknown·Acute Smoke Inhalation

…warnings about spill pulse pressures; failed to comply with Lloyd's Register certification requirements; inadequately supervised the contractor (ADI); and appointed personnel lacking sufficient technical qualifications. …

proceduralsystem
VIChome2022-12-05

Finding into death of Paul Kenneth Wright

45y · Male·stab injury to the chest

Paul Kenneth Wright, aged 45, died from a stab wound to the chest inflicted in self-defence by Beau Muscat on 16 September 2021. Paul had an extensive custodial history, acquired brain injury, and intellectual disability…

general practiceforensic medicinesystemcommunicationmethamphetamine
VICcommunity2024-04-24

Finding into death of Leslie Wallace Taylor

61y · Male·head injury sustained on impact by a car

…sks created significant danger. While his carer had installed protective measures and a tracker device, supervision gaps remained. The coroner recommended improved street lighting as potentially preventive, though this …

pholcodine
SAcommunity2014-07-07

Coroner's Finding: ABRAHIMZADEH Zahra

44y · Female·incised wound to the chest with superior pulmonary artery injury

… violence calls; investigative officers prioritising victim contact over offender apprehension; lack of supervision and case review; inadequate preparation of prosecutions; and acceptance of consent orders that implicit…

diagnosticcommunication
QLDcommunity2017-08-17

JJKD - Non-inquest findings

34y · Male·drowning

…ealth care with fragmented coordination between public and private services. Critical failures included: inadequate supervision during clozapine withdrawal (managed by multiple clinicians without shared care plan), exces…

psychiatrycommunicationsystemclozapine
VIChospital2012-01-31

Finding into death of Lee Patrica Collings

51y · Female·Multiple injuries sustained when struck by a car while lying on the Mornington P…

…nician coverage during busy periods contributed to her death. Earlier access to records and appropriate supervision may have prevented this outcome.

emergency medicinepsychiatrycommunicationsystemsodium valproate
WA2025-06-12

Inquest into the Death of Sam Phillip Chisholm LYNCH

27y · Male·effects of fire

…ed first responders from accessing fire equipment (G-wing hose cupboard jammed), breathing apparatus was inadequate, R-Kit respirators had been unsafe-tagged, and mattresses lacked fire-retardant covers. It took 16 minut…

systemcommunicationdiazepam
VICcommunity2013-05-27

Finding into death of Nikos Vourdoulidis

46y · Male·Myocardial fibrosis in a man with epilepsy

…veral hours later. Critical failures included: loss of specialist epilepsy care after facility transfer, inadequate general practice oversight with minimal medical history access, failure to communicate a recent seizure-…

general practiceneurologycommunicationsystemcarbamazepine
VICcommunity2020-11-19

Finding into death of Jess Mudie

Traumatic injuries sustained when struck by stolen motor vehicle (principally he…

…lowed Gargasoulas to remain at large despite escalating violent criminal behavior. Key findings included inadequate bail risk assessment, failure to monitor bail conditions, fragmented police command and control, poor in…

systemcommunication
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