Table 2 Reasons for accepting or rejecting coroners’ recommendations
Rated as important or very important | ||
|---|---|---|
Reasons for accepting recommendations (n = 60) | n | % |
Prevention of future injury or death | 56 | 93% |
Reputational implications of not acting on recommendations | 37 | 62% |
Knowing the response was mandatory and posted online | 31 | 52% |
Legal implications of not acting on coroners’ recommendations | 25 | 42% |
Knowing the recommendation was posted online | 22 | 37% |
Reasons for rejecting recommendations (n = 45) | ||
Recommendation not logistically viable | 18 | 40% |
Recommendation not relevant to business/operations | 16 | 36% |
Recommendation not economically viable | 11 | 24% |
Recommendation not clear | 3 | 6% |