In the psychiatric ward of Saitama Red Cross Hospital in Saitama City, inappropriate cases were confirmed, such as a doctor not conducting a diagnosis as required when a patient is forcibly admitted, which could lead to human rights violations by the city. It has been learned that the government has issued administrative guidance requesting correction.
According to Saitama City, information was received in April last year that staff without medical qualifications were conducting examinations, prescribing medicines, and instructing physical restraints in the psychiatric ward of Saitama Red Cross Hospital, and the city announced that it was in the psychiatric ward of Saitama Red Cross Hospital. We visited the hospital four times to conduct on-site inspections.
As a result, up until last year, there have been cases in which, when a patient is forced to be hospitalized for "medical protection hospitalization," a diagnosis is not made by a specialist doctor as required by law, or the necessary medical records are not recorded. This means that it has been confirmed.
On the other hand, it was not confirmed that unqualified staff prescribed drugs or ordered physical restraints.
Last month, Saitama City issued administrative guidance to Saitama Red Cross Hospital, demanding that the hospital correct its compulsory hospitalization procedures based on the law, arguing that this could lead to human rights violations.
In response to an interview with NHK, Saitama Red Cross Hospital commented, ``We take the on-site inspection very seriously.In addition to complying with all relevant laws and regulations, we will ensure patient dignity and reliable medical care.'' .