A mental health inpatient at Coffs Harbour Hospital took his own life, and wasn’t found until the next morning.
Jaimie Byrne was supposed to be checked on by staff every 15 minutes throughout the night, but his death went undiscovered for hours.
A whilstleblower has leaked documents to multiple news organisations, which have uncovered multiple failings on the part of Coffs Harbour’s Mid North Coast Local Health District.
This comes after another man died under similar circumstances five years ago.
If you are affected by mental illness, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 .