Health Care Professionals Dismissed for Laughter Over Patients' Physical Secretions on TikTok
In a shocking turn of events, Sutter Health, a prominent healthcare provider, has terminated several employees from Pesetas Urgent Care in Santa Barbara following a viral TikTok video that showed healthcare workers mocking patient bodily fluids.
The video, initially posted by a health care worker named Angie, according to the Santa Barbara Independent, quickly gained notoriety and received negative reactions for being dehumanizing and violating patient privacy. The clip survived due to other users who reposted it on TikTok and other platforms, as reported by KSBY TV.
Since the video was first posted, Angie's TikTok account has been locked and replaced with a new username, with all videos deleted. Sutter Health's statement, posted on their website, called the behaviour on the video "unacceptable" and an "outright violation" of company policies.
The termination of the involved employees was part of an ongoing investigation, and no comment was made by Sutter Health on any possible motivation behind the post. The existence of the video made some clients of Sutter Health very concerned, with one client expressing their worry on Yelp about their appointment, despite trusting their doctor, due to the incident.
Sutter Health has confirmed that it has fired all employees who knowingly participated in the TikTok video. The company urges anyone with further information to come forward and encourages all employees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and respect for patient privacy.
The video continues to be shared on various social media platforms, fuelling discussions about the importance of maintaining professionalism and respect in the healthcare industry. It serves as a stark reminder of the sensitive nature of patient care and the need for healthcare workers to prioritize patient dignity and privacy at all times.
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