At the psychiatric ward of the Kufstein district hospital, serious allegations were made at the end of July about alleged care shortages. As reported by the Austrian news agency, the Innsbruck prosecutor’s office has now initiated proceedings. A nurse has already been fired.
According to initial information, one person is suspected of “torturing and neglecting defenseless people”. The BKH Kufstein has launched an external investigation. The results of an external investigation commissioned by the hospital gave rise to the investigation.
Nurse already fired
“We expect a critical analysis of the current situation with clear recommendations for action,” said BKH Administrative Director Wolfgang Schoner. So far, 28 surveys and interviews have been conducted by the law firm on behalf. A nurse has already been discharged, according to the district hospital.
Consideration of further improvements
“We work very closely with the authorities here,” says the administrative director. “It is important for us to continue to maintain local care for our patients and that this is done at the highest possible human and professional level.” known shortcomings there is still room for improvement.
That is why an independent team of experts was commissioned to thoroughly evaluate the department. The first results of a report should be available in early October.
Source: Krone
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