Tag: Youde

Hong Kong – Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital responds to case of Legionnaires’ disease

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital responds to case of Legionnaires’ disease ********************************************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:        The spokesman for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital made the following reply today (October 9) regarding a patient was confirmed infection with Legionnaires’ disease:      The hospital is very concerned about having one more 92-year-old male patient who stayed in a surgical ward was confirmed infection with Legionnaires’ disease. The hospital is co-operating with Centre for Health Protection (CHP) to investigate the source of infection. The hospital has implemented a series of measures to protect the health of ... Read more

Hong Kong – Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital announces sentinel event

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital announces sentinel event ***************************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:        The spokesman for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) announced a sentinel event today (November 6):      A 49-year-old female patient with end-stage cancer was admitted to the medical ward of PYNEH on October 28 due to symptomatic anaemia. Her clinical condition and mood were stable.       During the ward round at 12am today, the patient was found resting on bed without any abnormality. At 12.30am, the patient was found hanging with a cable around her neck and ... Read more