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Newborn's Death Sparks Criticism of Two Swedish Hospitals

A newborn baby died from injuries that should have been detected by healthcare. Two hospitals in Karlskrona and Lund are therefore being criticized by the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo).

Newborn's Death Sparks Criticism of Two Swedish Hospitals

Vårgårda Municipality Self-Reports Care Incidents to Ivo

Vårgårda municipality reports itself according to lex Sarah to the Inspection for care and nursing (Ivo) after two incidents at a residence earlier this year, reports [P4 Sjuhärad. ](https://www.

Vårgårda Municipality Self-Reports Care Incidents to Ivo

Patient Dies After Stomach Contents Enter Lungs During Surgery

A patient who was to be operated on for colon cancer mistakenly received stomach and intestinal contents in the airway during anesthesia. The operation was initiated despite the patient having some stomach problems and during anesthesia, unexpectedly large amounts of stomach and intestinal contents came up into the throat, writes [Läkartidningen.

Patient Dies After Stomach Contents Enter Lungs During Surgery

Resident at Swedish Care Home Given Wrong Medication 39 Times

A resident at a residential home for social psychiatry in Uddevalla received incorrect medication tens of times. The incidents have been reported to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) in a Lex Maria notification, reports Bohusläningen.

Resident at Swedish Care Home Given Wrong Medication 39 Times

Psychiatrist Fired for Long-Term Relationship with Patient in Skåne

A senior physician in adult psychiatry in Region Skåne has been dismissed since it became known that he had a long-standing sexual relationship with a patient. He has also prescribed narcotic-classed medication to the patient, reports Sydsvenskan.

Psychiatrist Fired for Long-Term Relationship with Patient in Skåne

Falun Municipality Responds After Man Suffocates on Sausage

A man with home care in Falun was suffocated to death after getting food stuck in his throat. The man had documented that he could only eat easy-to-chew food, but was still served sausage with bread, [reports P4 Dalarna](https://www.

Falun Municipality Responds After Man Suffocates on Sausage

Patient with Kidney Stones Receives Treatment on Wrong Side in Kronoberg

A patient with kidney stones in the Kronoberg region received treatment on the wrong side. The incident is now being reported to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo), under Lex Maria, according to [SVT News Småland](https://www.

Patient with Kidney Stones Receives Treatment on Wrong Side in Kronoberg

Technical Error in Cosmic System Risked Patient Overmedication

Due to a technical error in the journal system Cosmic, some patients in Region Östergötland incorrectly received up to eight prescriptions for the same medication. It could have led to overmedication and the region is now being reported to Ivo, the Inspection for Care and Nursing, reports [Smålands-Tidningen](https://www.

Technical Error in Cosmic System Risked Patient Overmedication

Health App Min vård Faces Investigation for Serious Misjudgments

The chat app Min vård, used or previously used by several regions, has according to several doctors made serious misjudgments. The app's AI-generated answers are alleged to have, among other things, referred a patient with breathing difficulties incorrectly and misjudged an elderly patient.

Health App Min vård Faces Investigation for Serious Misjudgments

Falu Municipality Acquitted Again in John Walter Case, Parents to Appeal

Falu municipality is also acquitted in the court of appeal for the death of five-year-old John Walters at an HVB home in 2021. However, the parents will appeal again.

Falu Municipality Acquitted Again in John Walter Case, Parents to Appeal

Pregnant Woman Dies from Sepsis; Skaraborg Hospital Self-Reports

Skaraborg Hospital has reported itself to Ivo (The Health and Social Care Inspectorate) since a pregnant woman died of sepsis, reports P4 Skaraborg. The woman had previously sought help at her health center due to a sore throat.

Pregnant Woman Dies from Sepsis; Skaraborg Hospital Self-Reports

Nurse Faces Trial Period After Stealing Narcotics at Work

Managers and colleagues alerted that a nurse had stolen narcotic-classified medications from her workplace and also driven a car under the influence. Now she will undergo a three-year trial period to be allowed to keep her license, reports [P4 Jönköping](https://www.

Nurse Faces Trial Period After Stealing Narcotics at Work

Child Dies from Undetected Low Sodium Levels at Småland Hospital

A small child passed away after being affected by low sodium levels in connection with treatment at a hospital in Småland, writes Region Kalmar County on its website. The low value was never detected and now the incident is being reported to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate) according to the lex Maria by the hospital's chief physician.

Child Dies from Undetected Low Sodium Levels at Småland Hospital

Home Care Worker Accused of Sexual Misconduct in Östhammar

Östhammar municipality has made a Lex Sarah notification to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo), following suspicions of two instances of sexual harassment in home care. According to the notification, the employee is alleged to have masturbated in front of the user, writes [UNT](https://www.

Home Care Worker Accused of Sexual Misconduct in Östhammar

Surgeon Criticized for Operating on Patient's Ears Without Consent

The Health and Social Care Inspectorate, Ivo, is criticizing a plastic surgeon who operated on a patient's earlobes without her permission. .

Surgeon Criticized for Operating on Patient's Ears Without Consent

Ivo Finds Serious Deficiencies in Psychiatric Coercive Care for Children

Children are restrained and force-fed, illegally and without a doctor's decision. The Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) has found serious deficiencies in the coercive care of both children and adults.

Ivo Finds Serious Deficiencies in Psychiatric Coercive Care for Children

Government to Scrutinize 62,000 Gang-Linked Individuals in Sweden

Tens of thousands of gang criminals will be specially investigated by the authorities – to stop crime and fraud against the welfare system. Licenses will be revoked and incorrect payments stopped.

Government to Scrutinize 62,000 Gang-Linked Individuals in Sweden

Ivo Shuts Down Vemyra Youth Home Department Over Safety Concerns

The Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) prohibits the youth home Vemyra in Sollefteå from continuing operations in one department. .

Ivo Shuts Down Vemyra Youth Home Department Over Safety Concerns

Court of Appeal Reviews Case of John Walter's Drowning in Foster Care

Who bears the responsibility for John Walter, five, being able to escape from a foster home and drown? According to the parents, it is Falu municipality, which decided to place the boy at the accommodation despite the deficiencies there. The matter is now being tried in the Court of Appeal.

Court of Appeal Reviews Case of John Walter's Drowning in Foster Care

Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Never have so few children been allowed to accompany them to a sheltered accommodation as now. Last year's proportion was the lowest that the national association Unizon has ever measured in its accommodations.

Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Doctor in Sweden Charged with Raping Eight Patients

The doctor who is suspected of nine rapes of eight patients is now being prosecuted. .

Doctor in Sweden Charged with Raping Eight Patients

Ivo Report Highlights Risks in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Long waiting times and lack of competence in child and adolescent psychiatry can expose them to great risks. This emerges from a report.

Ivo Report Highlights Risks in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Delayed Hospital Transfer Leads to Death of Head Injury Patient

A delayed transfer from one hospital to another led to a patient in Västerbotten dying. The case is now being reported to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate.

Delayed Hospital Transfer Leads to Death of Head Injury Patient

Was advised to diet – had a 8.5 kilos tumor

The doctors advised the woman with stomach problems to diet or attend eating disorder therapy. But the cause of the problems turned out to be an 8.

Was advised to diet – had a 8.5 kilos tumor