People distressed by a video that shows a hospitalised boy being repeatedly hit by security guards will be relieved to know that immediate action was taken.
Two hospital security guards who allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old boy in his bed at Ladysmith Hospital last week and were caught on camera, have been fired.Can we RT until Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane sees this, security guards are seen beating up a patient.The two guards, employed by a company contracted to supply security to the hospital, have been dismissed, the department confirmed in a statement on Sunday.
The department has launched a disciplinary process against a nursing staff member who has been implicated in the incident. The patient, who suffers from a disability and was a resident of a place of shelter before admission to Ladysmith Hospital, has been moved to another healthcare facility in Durban, the department confirmed.“As a department, we are shocked and appalled by this incident. MEC Nomagugu Simelane has made it clear that the safety and well-being of our patients are our priority, and that their abuse under any circumstances, and in any way, shape or form, will not be accepted.
“We can confirm that the matter has been reported to the police, and to the Department of Social Development. We can also confirm that a disciplinary process is underway in this matter. This process will look into, among others, where the nurses were when the incident took place, who called the security guards, and why the patient was assaulted,” said Maphisa.We use cookies to help improve your experience and to show you relevant advertising.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Vaping in teens on the rise – study - LNN - Boksburg AdvertiserThe University of Cape Town’s lung institute conducted a survey on over 6 000 learners.
Read more »
Electricity generation improving with return of Kusile units - LNNAn optimistic minister of electricity is happy with the strides being made by Eskom in ending rolling power cuts.
Read more »
Petition calls for banning of blue light brigade - LNNAmid several incidents involving these speeding VIP units, calls are growing louder for the service to be banned.
Read more »
Reward offered for information on North West businessman’s shooting - LNNA case of murder has been opened into a shooting in which a man was killed.
Read more »
DIY law in South Africa: Ways to protect your intellectual property - LNNYou would not leave your front door open for anyone to enter and help themselves to your goods, so why would you leave your unique creations – or intellectual property – unprotected?
Read more »
Watch: Durban woman who ran over robber speaks out - LNNSandy-Lee Ward's actions after being robbed on Wednesday, has been applauded by social media users after footage of the incident went viral.
Read more »