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After the attack in Alvesta, the municipality reports itself to IVO
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After the attack in Alvesta, the municipality reports itself to IVO

Alvesta Municipality has submitted a report to IVO, the Inspectorate for Health and Social Care, after two children who were in the municipality's care were seriously injured.
Setback for Humana - damages claim denied
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Setback for Humana - damages claim denied

Stockholm District Court rejects the assistance company Humana Assistans' claim for damages from the state.
56 HVB youth homes and supported housing in Sweden closed in 2024 after being deemed inappropriate
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56 HVB youth homes and supported housing in Sweden closed in 2024 after being deemed inappropriate

There have been many reports of criminals operating HVB homes. Since the start of 2024, the Swedish Inspectorate for Health and Social Care (Ivo) has closed 56 HVB homes and supported housing
After the cardiologist scandal, Jönköping Region is criticized
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After the cardiologist scandal, Jönköping Region is criticized

The Health and Social Care Inspectorate has issued serious criticism of the Jönköping Region after a healthcare scandal in which several children with heart disease were wrongly declared healthy at the children's clinic at Ryhov County Hospital.
Girl reported abuse by foster father but was not allowed to move
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Girl reported abuse by foster father but was not allowed to move

A teenager reported that she had been sexually abused by her foster father. Despite this, she was not allowed to move out
Municipalities' mistakes lead to deadly violence, Ivo finds
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Municipalities' mistakes lead to deadly violence, Ivo finds

Municipalities and regions are failing to protect victims of violence. In some cases, this has led to deadly violence, according to Ivo
Dental crown stuck in patient's lung after being swallowed during dental visit
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Dental crown stuck in patient's lung after being swallowed during dental visit

A patient accidentally swallowed a dental crown during a dental visit, and the crown ended up in a lung. The dental clinic has reported the incident under Lex Maria, VLT reports
New case linked to pediatric cardiologist in Jönköping - girl dies
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New case linked to pediatric cardiologist in Jönköping - girl dies

A 10-year-old girl with a heart defect was given a quadruple dose of a heart medication by a pediatric cardiologist in Jönköping who has been criticized. She died a few months later, according to Dagens Nyheter
How Ivo is proposed to stop prescription fraud
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How Ivo is proposed to stop prescription fraud

The Health and Care Inspectorate, Ivo, is proposed to be given sharper tools to stop prescription fraud.
Treatment delayed - woman died of septic shock
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Treatment delayed - woman died of septic shock

Treatment was delayed, and a woman died of septic shock. The incident is now being reported to Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, Region Skåne says
Person at LSS residence in Ängelholm found dead in apartment after four days
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Person at LSS residence in Ängelholm found dead in apartment after four days

A person at an LSS residence in Ängelholm municipality was dead in his apartment for four days before staff discovered him, reports P4 Kristianstad.
39 HVB homes forced to close due to serious deficiencies
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39 HVB homes forced to close due to serious deficiencies

39 HVB homes and supported housing units have been forced to close since autumn 2024, according to a report from the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo).
Care company Samsteget barred from operating sheltered housing over forged documents
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Care company Samsteget barred from operating sheltered housing over forged documents

The Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo) has barred the care company Samsteget from operating sheltered housing.
Prosecution in healthcare company scandal - bought luxury with tax money
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Prosecution in healthcare company scandal - bought luxury with tax money

Using fraudulent invoices and tax fraud, they are said to have obtained millions in public funds over several years and to have bought luxury cars, expensive clothes and bags. Eleven people are now being charged with serious financial crimes in a large Western Swedish fraud case involving healthcare companies
Long wait for elderly care in 2025 as over 7,000 had to wait more than three months
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Long wait for elderly care in 2025 as over 7,000 had to wait more than three months

Over three months - that is how long thousands of elderly people have had to wait to receive their social services. Now Ivo warns that elderly people are at risk of harm, both physically and mentally
Baby died four months after oxygen deprivation during prolonged labour in Jönköping
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Baby died four months after oxygen deprivation during prolonged labour in Jönköping

P4 Jönköping reports that an infant died four months after suffering oxygen deprivation during and after a prolonged labour.
Patient sent home from the emergency room without a medical evaluation died
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Patient sent home from the emergency room without a medical evaluation died

A patient with a serious illness was sent home from an emergency room without being examined by a doctor - and died. Now the Kronoberg Region has reported itself to the Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo) in accordance with Lex Maria
Midwife under investigation: Continued to attend home births
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Midwife under investigation: Continued to attend home births

A midwife, previously stopped by Ivo from attending home births, has defied the decision. She is now suspected of a crime
Woman died during childbirth - Uppsala University Hospital self-reports
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Woman died during childbirth - Uppsala University Hospital self-reports

Uppsala University Hospital has self-reported after a woman died during childbirth in September last year. She had preeclampsia, and staff did not follow procedures
Staff harassed elderly people - Jönköping Municipality reports itself to Ivo
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Staff harassed elderly people - Jönköping Municipality reports itself to Ivo

Jönköping Municipality has reported itself to the Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo) after serious deficiencies were found at a nursing home. Among other things, an employee allegedly lodged a complaint against an elderly resident
Cancer diagnosis delayed by a year - patient dies
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Cancer diagnosis delayed by a year - patient dies

A patient died from complications of advanced lower abdominal cancer. It was only after a year of repeated healthcare contacts that the cancer was diagnosed, and Region Västerbotten reported the case under Lex Maria
Courts want to be able to warn the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate about convicted doctors
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Courts want to be able to warn the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate about convicted doctors

The courts want to be able to warn the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) about licensed healthcare personnel who are convicted of crimes. This is evident from a joint request to change the law that the Swedish courts and the Social Security Administration sent to the government, writes Corren
Over 100 healthcare and social care providers suspended by Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate Ivo
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Over 100 healthcare and social care providers suspended by Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate Ivo

Despite bans and revoked permits, unscrupulous and criminal actors are a recurring problem in healthcare, according to the Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo).
Patient died in wheelchair - sat alone all night
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Patient died in wheelchair - sat alone all night

A person at a nursing home in Jämtland County died in his wheelchair after being left unattended overnight, writes Östersunds-Posten.
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