An investigation by the Pennsylvania Department of Health has helped Southwest Regional Medical Center in Waynesburg, Pa., disprove allegations accusing the hospital of knowingly providing substandard care.
In October, a former employee of the medical center filed a whistle-blower lawsuit claiming the hospital provides inadequate care, refuses to report its failings and terminated the whistle-blower for raising concerns about the hospital's practices. In response, the state Department of Health conducted a surprise investigation, and determined the hospital was in compliance with all state safety regulations.
"Southwest Regional Medical Center remains committed to providing quality healthcare for the community," said CMO Jami Diamond Boris, MD, in a news release. "These are serious allegations, and we will vigorously defend the good work we do every day. The Department of Health visit was the first of many steps, which will provide our community the assurance it deserves. The report, which completely exonerated the Medical Center of any non-compliance issues, paves the way for us to move forward with continuing to provide quality healthcare for our community."
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