Can Tho Multi-Specialty Clinic, a private healthcare facility located at 133A Tran Hung Dao Street, Thoi Binh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, has faced heavy penalties from authorities due to severe violations in medical practice. This serves as a wake-up call regarding the importance of ensuring quality and compliance in the healthcare sector.
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Can Tho Multi-Specialty Clinic was fined nearly $8,500 and had its license revoked (Photo: Hoang Tung).
Serious Violations Uncovered
According to the inspection report by the Health Department of Can Tho City, Can Tho Multi-Specialty Clinic violated several important regulations in medical practice. Specifically:
1. Failure to Maintain Required Conditions
After obtaining its operating license, the clinic failed to maintain necessary conditions to continue providing medical services as required. This is a serious violation that directly threatens the quality of healthcare for patients.
2. Providing Services Beyond Authorized Scope
The clinic provided services beyond the scope specified in its license. This not only violates the law but also poses risks to patients due to insufficient expertise.
3. Inadequate Infection Control Measures
The facility also failed to implement or fully adhere to infection control measures. This is crucial for preventing disease transmission, especially in a healthcare setting.
Penalties Imposed
Based on the severity of the violations, the authorities imposed the following penalties:
- Administrative fine of $5,750 for Can Tho Multi-Specialty Clinic.
- Revocation of the medical practice license for 3 months from the date of the decision.
- Revocation of professional certification for 2 months for Mr. Ngo Van My, the clinic’s head of operations.
Additionally, other individuals associated with the clinic were penalized:
- The pharmacy supervisor was fined $750 and had their certification revoked for 4.5 months for lack of proper drug storage and selling expired medication.
- Two individuals responsible for obstetrics were each fined $1,060, had their certifications revoked, and were suspended from practice for 2 months.
- The individual in charge of diagnostic imaging was fined $275 for practicing at multiple facilities simultaneously without proper registration.
The total fines amounted to $7,250, highlighting the seriousness of the violations.
Lessons Learned
The case at Can Tho Multi-Specialty Clinic underscores the importance of adhering to regulations in the healthcare sector. Healthcare facilities should:
- Ensure operational conditions: Maintain adequate equipment, personnel, and processes as required.
- Adhere to authorized scopes: Provide services within approved limits to ensure patient safety.
- Strictly enforce infection control: Prevent disease transmission in healthcare environments.
Moreover, regulatory bodies must enhance supervision and impose strict penalties for violations to protect public interests.
Conclusion
Penalizing Can Tho Multi-Specialty Clinic serves as both a lesson for the facility and a warning for the entire healthcare industry. To build community trust, every healthcare facility must prioritize service quality and patient safety. Patients should also research thoroughly before choosing a medical provider, contributing to a transparent and reliable healthcare environment.
Source: Dan Tri Online
