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A patient at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) jumped to his death from the second floor of the hospital yesterday.
The patient’s identity was not revealed up to late yesterday. The North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) said it was “deeply saddened” over the death.
“Initial reports indicated that, at approximately 3:40 am a patient leapt from a patient care area, fell to the ground and subsequently died,” the NCRHA release stated.
“The authority is working closely with the Police Service to locate a next of kin, and thus is unable to release any further details of the incident at this time,” the release stated. The NCRHA said its Quality Department was conducting an investigation into the incident.
“As the facts of the investigation is gathered, further information will be shared with the media. Please be assured that our first priority is the safety of our patients and staff,” the NCRHA stated.