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One trust in six rates hospital environment excellent for patients
Just under one in six NHS and independent organisations in England rates its hospital environment for patients as excellent, according to a report from the NHS Information Centre
About 15 per cent (52) of NHS and participating independent organisations scored “excellent” for all sites in self-assessed patient environment action team (PEAT) inspections in 2011 across all three sections: environment, privacy and dignity, and food. This compares with just below 12 per cent (40 organisations) in 2010.
Most organisations have also improved with at least four in five achieving “good” or “excellent” in each section.
PEAT assessments aim to provide a snapshot of standards across a range of non-clinical activity that impact upon the patient in hospital, from cleanliness and signage to assistance with eating and drinking.
