It was announced that at Yamagata Saisei Hospital in Yamagata City, medical workers other than doctors had been suturing parts of patients' skin during surgeries for more than a year until the year 2017. In response to an interview, the hospital said, ``Other than what was announced on our website, we cannot provide any further details at this time.''
Yamagata Saisei Hospital in Oki-machi, Yamagata City announced on its website on the 17th that over a period of 1 year and 4 months up to April 2019, there had been medical acts beyond the scope of their duties by medical personnel other than doctors. did.
According to the report, from January 2021 to April 2021, ``During the surgery, medical personnel performed some of the skin suturing operations under the guidance of a doctor.''
After the incident was discovered in April, the hospital confirmed the facts, disciplinary action was taken against those involved, and instructed them to carry out their duties within an appropriate scope.
It also stated that there was "no physical impact on the patient."
Yamagata Saisei Hospital stated on its website, ``This was partly due to insufficient business management at the hospital, and we will improve our hospital system to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future and take thorough measures to prevent recurrence. We sincerely apologize for any concern this may cause."
Regarding the details of this incident, Yamagata Saisei Hospital responded to an interview by saying that they were unable to respond as the person in charge was not available, and added, ``We cannot provide any further details at this time other than what was announced on our website.''