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Visits in 2019
Recommendations from visits in 2018
After each visit, the Parliamentary Ombudsman
publishes a report describing its findings with
recommendations for how the institution can
better prevent the occurrence of torture, inhuman
or degrading treatment. We ask all the places
we visit to provide written feedback on how
the recommendations have been followed
up after the visit. The NPM has followed up
the recommendations made after five visits carried
out in 2018. The summary of the other visits can
be found in the 2018 annual report. Exceptionally,
the visit to Oslo prison took place late in 2018 and
is therefore summarised in this report
The County Psychiatric Department,
Vestfold Hospital Trust
10–12 April 2018
The Parliamentary Ombudsman's visit showed
that the emergency psychiatric units, particularly
a number of the segregation units, showed signs
of wear and tear and were not suitable for safeguarding patients’ safety and dignity. The activity
programme seemed poor, and there was very little
opportunity for outdoor activities. In the follow-up
letter, the hospital stated that the move to another
building in 2019 would improve the physical
conditions, and create more opportunities for
outdoor activities for all patients. In the meantime,
the hospital would ensure dignified conditions and
that the patient rooms were satisfactorily cleaned
and maintained.
The County Psychiatric Department, Vestfold Hospital Trust
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