Nurse Accused of Misconduct Against Patient at Haifa's Rambam Hospital
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
A nurse at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Mohammed Sanalla, is accused of indecent acts against a patient in February 2024. The hospital terminated his employment after an internal investigation, and he faces disciplinary charges.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A nurse at Haifa's Rambam Hospital is accused of misconduct against a patient.
- The alleged incident occurred in February 2024 during the patient's hospitalization.
- The nurse reportedly exploited the patient's pain to perform inappropriate actions.
- The hospital terminated the nurse's employment following an internal investigation.
- The nurse faces disciplinary charges for unprofessional conduct and deception.
A nurse at Haifa's Rambam Health Care Campus is facing disciplinary action for alleged misconduct against a female patient during her hospitalization in February 2024. The nurse, identified as Mohammed Sanalla, is accused of entering the patient's room at night under the pretense of checking her IV drip and inquiring about her well-being.
According to the case materials, when the patient complained of severe abdominal pain, Sanalla allegedly exploited her vulnerable state. He reportedly instructed her to remove her clothing, claiming it was necessary for diagnostic procedures, and proceeded to touch her body. The patient, trusting the medical professional, complied with his requests, believing they were aimed at identifying the source of her pain.
An investigation concluded that Sanalla intentionally misled the patient to satisfy his personal desires. Authorities have classified his actions as "indecent acts with consent obtained by deception," along with charges of unprofessional conduct and gross violation of public service discipline.
Rambam Hospital terminated Sanalla's employment months prior to the disciplinary court proceedings, following an internal investigation. A harassment prevention specialist informed the patient of her rights, including the option to file a police complaint, but she opted to proceed only with the disciplinary process.
