After the death of a child at the Children's Clinical University Hospital (DCKUB / BKUS), where prescribed medications were confused, several investigations and checks will be conducted both in the hospital itself and in other medical institutions, Health Minister Hosam Abu Meri ('New Unity') reported this morning in an interview with TV3.
The minister announced that an investigation group has been established at the Health Inspectorate, which will analyze the treatment processes and medication handling at the Children's Clinical University Hospital (DCKUB) and identify potential issues. The DCKUB has also been asked for its vision on how these processes can be improved.
According to Abu Meri, other hospitals will also be evaluated to determine if their mechanisms for storing and administering medications are in order.
The minister believes that at this moment, the tragedy apparently occurred due to human error. The politician does not associate this case with a lack of human resources, where the mistake could have been a result of staff overload.
As previously reported, at the end of November this year, a child possibly died at DCKUB due to the fault of a medical worker. The State Police has initiated a criminal process regarding the incident.
As reported by Latvian Television, on November 26, one of the oncology patients undergoing treatment at DCKUB possibly received the wrong medications and passed away. The hospital has not disclosed the circumstances of the incident nor whether the relevant medical personnel continues to work. An internal investigation has been initiated at the children's hospital, which, however, will not be quick.
Meanwhile, the portal la.lv reported that an eight-year-old patient has died. Available information suggests that someone may have confused medications and administered potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride.
The children's hospital informed the Health Inspectorate and the State Police about the incident, which on December 5 initiated a criminal process under Chapter 13 of the Criminal Code — concerning crimes against human health.
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