Is NRH Being Investigated after Patient Dies 1 Hour after Discharge?

A man dying just one hour after being discharged from the Northern Regional Hospital (NRH) has brought attention to the hospital once more. According to reports, the incident has triggered an investigation into potential medical malpractice.

When asked about the incident, Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard declined to comment, stating, “I cannot comment to that. We are doing our investigation.” He added, “I do not run on social media issues because there are many times information that are posted on social media are not factual.”

Bernard said that his team is looking into the matter and that he would await a full briefing from the regional manager Jorge Polanco, who is the Director of Hospital Services and Allied Health. Bernard added that the investigation is ongoing, adding, “I prefer to wait until I get a full briefing…before I can comment.”