The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has pledged to investigate an incident at Karl Bremer Hospital where a patient was allegedly dragged across the floor by a security guard. A video of the incident circulating on social media sparked outrage, showing a patient lying on the floor being pulled by a security personnel. The Department and the contracted service provider have launched investigations and vowed to ensure compassionate and dignified care for all patients.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has committed to probe circumstances leading to an incident where a patient was allegedly dragged along the floor at Karl Bremer Hospital .The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has committed to probe circumstances leading to an incident where a patient was allegedly dragged along the floor at Karl Bremer Hospital .
The security personnel then grabs the patient by the arm, and drags them on the floor before the video ends. Health MEC Mireille Wenger said the images of a patient being pulled across the floor by a service provider at Karl Bremer Hospital is distressing and not aligned to the person-centred care that the department strives for every day.
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