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Suppression Order Lapses After Nurse Jones Misses Appeal Deadline

8/16/2026

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The suppression order on nurse Jones expired after she missed the July 31 appeal deadline.
Jones admitted Erica Hume on May 6, 2014, after which Hume died next day because Jones failed to record her suicide risk.
Bates said the failures reflected staffing shortages on ward 21 and that Jones, with 20 years experience, works.
Parents Carey and Owen Hume said they were pleased the order lapsed, argued justice requires naming staff, and demanded accountability.

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The suppression order on nurse Jones expired after she missed the July 31 appeal deadline.
Jones admitted Erica Hume on May 6, 2014, after which Hume died next day because Jones failed to record her suicide risk.
Bates said the failures reflected staffing shortages on ward 21 and that Jones, with 20 years experience, works.
Parents Carey and Owen Hume said they were pleased the order lapsed, argued justice requires naming staff, and demanded accountability.