2023-07-21 15:12:09
Four adult patients in the mentally handicapped psychiatric ward of Castle Peak Hospital suffered minor injuries to their lower body and were suspected of being attacked. The hospital called the police and sent the four to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment. Three of the patients have returned to Castle Peak Hospital following examination, wound treatment and treatment, while the remaining one is hospitalized for treatment and is in stable condition.
Castle Peak Hospital stated that the medical staff disclosed the incident during the nursing procedures for the patients last night. After a preliminary investigation into the incident, it was found that in the male ward where the patient was admitted, there was a male patient who had to wear a restraint belt due to clinical needs.
The hospital has reported the incident to the Head Office of the Hospital Authority through the Early Incident Reporting System. It is suspected that the incident involves criminal elements. The police have reported the incident and handed it over to the police for further investigation. The hospital will fully cooperate with the police investigation and has notified the patient’s family and will provide the patient and his family with the necessary assistance.
The hospital stated that it has always attached great importance to the safety of patients during their stay in the hospital, and will immediately strengthen inspections and pay attention to the behavior of patients, and will take all feasible measures to ensure that patients receive treatment in a suitable hospital environment.
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