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Man Got Blood Poisoning from Catheter – Died

A man died after a incorrectly inserted venous catheter caused blood poisoning. Now, the Hospital in Landskrona has made a report according to lex Maria to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo), reports [P4 Malmöhus](https://www.

Man Got Blood Poisoning from Catheter – Died

Had to Wait Eleven Months for Dementia Accommodation

An elderly person with advanced dementia had to wait for over eleven months from the decision on the right to accommodation to being offered a place. The Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) has now turned to the Administrative Court and requested that Luleå Municipality pay 361,400 kronor in fines for the delay, reports [Norrbottens-Kuriren](https://www.

Had to Wait Eleven Months for Dementia Accommodation

Morphine tablets replaced with unknown pills

Two residents at a nursing home in Arvidsjaur had their morphine tablets replaced with differently colored and glittery tablets, which [SVT News Norrbotten](https://www. svt.

Morphine tablets replaced with unknown pills

Many deficiencies in maternity care

Deficiencies were discovered at all the maternity clinics that IVO inspected. "This is a signal that the form of care in general needs to be improved," says Lennart Pettersson, unit manager at IVO.

Many deficiencies in maternity care

Identified HVB Homes Allowed to Continue

In August, the police published a report stating that criminals had infiltrated the HVB industry. A total of 18 companies were listed by the police.

Identified HVB Homes Allowed to Continue

Deficient Care and Fraud - 130 Reported

Personnel without competence, suspected fraud and medicines handled incorrectly – so far, 58 permits have been revoked and over 130 actors have been reported following an investigation by Ivo. .

Deficient Care and Fraud - 130 Reported

Died after eight hours of waiting for surgery

A patient came in last year to the emergency department in Kalmar with stomach pains, which turned out to be due to a ruptured ulcer. The patient had to wait for surgery for eight hours and later died.

Died after eight hours of waiting for surgery

The Nurses' Association: Systemic Failure in Maternity Care

There are serious deficiencies that have not been addressed at almost all maternity wards in Sweden. This is a system failure, says Åsa Mörner, board member of the Swedish Association of Health Professionals and midwife.

The Nurses' Association: Systemic Failure in Maternity Care

Serious IVO Criticism of Luleå after Tintin's Death

The Social Welfare Committee in Luleå Municipality failed on several points in connection with the murder of eight-year-old Tintin by his father two years ago. The Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) is now issuing sharp criticism.

Serious IVO Criticism of Luleå after Tintin's Death

Ivo: Grave deficiencies on maternity wards

Serious deficiencies at 41 maternity wards around the country have not been addressed, despite previous warnings. This is shown by a review from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo), reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.

Ivo: Grave deficiencies on maternity wards

Cooperation for new HVB placements: "Can't wait"

The Government assigns SKR the task of helping municipalities find new and better adapted HVB placements. As more and more HVB homes are being shut down, new placements are needed for children and young people living in these homes, says Social Services Minister Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party).

Cooperation for new HVB placements: "Can't wait"

Circumcision reception stopped – risk to life

A doctor at a circumcision clinic in Gothenburg is stopped by the Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo) since serious malpractices have been discovered, reports [SVT News West. ](https://www.

Circumcision reception stopped – risk to life

Emergency Department Missed Breast Cancer – Woman Died

A woman discovered a lump and felt pain in one breast, and sought emergency care at Enköping hospital in the spring of 2024. However, the doctors at the emergency department assessed that the woman had a milk stasis, and she was sent home, according to [SVT Uppsala](https://www.

Emergency Department Missed Breast Cancer – Woman Died

Verdict: Secret list of "criminal" HVB homes

Stockholm City is not allowed to know which HVB homes are run by criminals according to the police. The Administrative Court rules that the information is confidential.

Verdict: Secret list of "criminal" HVB homes

Forgotten and died – incident reported to Ivo

A user of the home care service in Malmö did not receive help with laundry and cleaning for several months. The person was later found dead in their home.

Forgotten and died – incident reported to Ivo

Internal Criticism of Ivo's Working Methods

Measures against unscrupulous HVB homes could have come earlier, but are delayed due to lengthy internal processes. This is stated by Ivo employees to Ekot.

Internal Criticism of Ivo's Working Methods

The police have discovered more criminal HVB homes

During the year, 17 HVB homes have been closed – at the same time, the police have discovered even more HVB homes with criminal connections. The government now wants to support the municipalities in their search for places for the children who are waiting in line.

The police have discovered more criminal HVB homes

Residential care homes remain open – despite police warnings

The Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo) has this year closed 16 residential care homes for young people. However, the majority of homes that the police have alerted about are still open, reports Ekot.

Residential care homes remain open – despite police warnings

Doctor recommended daily beer to patient

A doctor in Norrbotten has been reported to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate, Ivo, after several medical misjudgments. Among other things, the doctor recommended a patient to drink a beer a day for problems with the bladder, writes [Norrbottens-Kuriren](https://www.

Doctor recommended daily beer to patient

Man received wrong advice from 1177 - died at home

A man in Dalarna died in his home, two days after receiving incorrect advice from 1177. The man called in and reported that he had severe headache, neck pain, difficulty keeping his eyes open, and that he had vomited.

Man received wrong advice from 1177 - died at home

16 family homes closed – serious deficiencies

The Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) has made the decision to ban or revoke the permits of 16 family homes for children and adolescents so far this year. The authority has also banned or revoked the permits of three support housing facilities and three businesses that provide consultancy support.

16 family homes closed – serious deficiencies

Ivo: Thousands of vulnerable children are waiting for help

More than 3,000 children in vulnerable situations throughout Sweden have to wait far too long for approved support from social services. This is shown by a report from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo).

Ivo: Thousands of vulnerable children are waiting for help

Demands: Introduce 'Task Force' for HVB Homes

The Social Democrats want the government to introduce a "task force" to strengthen the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo). The purpose is to enable HVB homes with serious deficiencies to be quickly closed.

Demands: Introduce 'Task Force' for HVB Homes

Residential care home closed – risk to children's lives

The Health and Social Care Inspectorate, Ivo, is closing a residential care home for young people in Stockholm County following repeated serious incidents at the facility, reports [P4 Stockholm](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/ivo-stanger-hvb-hem-fara-for-barnens-liv-och-halsa).

Residential care home closed – risk to children's lives