Vivantes Clinics Scrutinizes Allegations Against Ex-Manager Amidst Questionable Practices
Vivantes hospitals are currently diving into suspicions surrounding a former chief who is claimed to have tampered with duty schedules. These allegations emerged during an internal investigation, an official spokesperson confirmed, in response to an inquiry sparked by a Berliner Morgenpost report.
According to the newscast, personnel not directly involved in patient care were allegedly code-named into the duty schedules, retroactively. However, Vivantes could not yet substantiate the details due to the ongoing examination, as its press office stated.
The press rep also acknowledged an additional concern, with reports suggesting that cardiac catheterization procedures were carried out at the Auguste-Viktoria Hospital in Schöneberg without a medical basis. These accusations originated from a former employee following her separation from the hospital, the spokesperson revealed. The allegations lacked specificity, the spokesperson added.
Both instances were brought before the compliance officer upon their revelation, who is currently leading the investigation. No decision has been made on whether to press criminal charges as investigations are still underway in both cases.
Recent allegations of regulatory infringements surfaced in a separate case at Vivantes. This time, concerns arose regarding irregularities in numerous construction contracts in a subsidiary of the state-owned hospital. The Supervisory Board elected to lodge a criminal complaint with the public prosecutor's office. The prosecutor's office confirmed to our request that a complaint had been filed, but an initial suspicion was still to be established.
Additional Findings:
It's crucial to note that the text does not disclose specifics concerning the investigations into the allegations of duty roster manipulation and cardiac catheterization procedures without medical cause at Vivantes clinics, as reported in the Berliner Morgenpost. The cited sources focus on a clinical trial related to ischemic stroke complications and Italian refugee policies, respectively[1][2]. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, you should consult the Berliner Morgenpost or other reliable medical ethics resources directly.
[1] Clinical Trial on Ischemic Stroke Complications
A clinical trial conducted with the Berlin Heart Institute and Charité aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of heparin in patients with acute cerebral infarction. Initial examination findings showed that lowering blood fibrinogen levels had no impact on long-term patient survival or functional outcomes. This study may have implications for the therapeutic management of acute cerebral infarction patients.
[2] Italian Refugee Policies
The Berliner Morgenpost noted that Italy might face the threat of legal consequences if it fails to live up to its European Union obligations regarding refugee quotas. The European Court of Human Rights could take action against Italy for turning back refugees without providing adequate justification. The international community is monitoring this situation closely.
