Mr Dananni Lewis

Mr Lewis is a specialist in the forensic analysis of nursing liability and the deconstruction of systemic failures within high-acuity psychiatric settings. He possesses authoritative expertise in the application of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 (Seni’s Law), providing expert opinion on the proportionality of physical interventions and systemic adherence to BILD ACT and RRN (Restraint Reduction Network) standards.

Furthermore, Mr Lewis is highly proficient in the application of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), focusing on ‘Best Interests’ decision-making and the balance between patient autonomy and the Duty of Care.

Mr Lewis is currently responsible for the strategic leadership and clinical oversight of a large multi-disciplinary workforce within acute psychiatric services. He is a lead investigator for Serious Incidents (SI), providing the Trust with forensic root-cause analysis and expert recommendations to mitigate future clinical and litigation risks. Mr Lewis is instrumental in the authoring and auditing of trust-wide policies, particularly regarding psychiatric observations and the governance of restrictive practices, ensuring that all frontline care delivery aligns with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.

Mr Lewis is a specialist educator and the author of internal clinical competency frameworks regarding psychiatric risk and safety governance. He has designed and delivered advanced training to over 500 nursing professionals and multi-disciplinary staff, focusing on high-liability areas such as Inpatient Suicide Prevention, Ligature Risk Management, and Clinical Observations.
He is frequently invited to supervise Band 6 and 7 clinicians in the deconstruction of complex clinical incidents, explicitly defining the standards of risk management and professional accountability required for modern psychiatric practice.