Patient dies after suffering injury in incident at hospital: Northern Health

Health authorities are confirming that a patient died after suffering an injury in an incident at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital more than a year ago that has become the subject of a continuing police investigation.

“We regret that this tragic situation occurred, and our sincere sympathy and thoughts continue to be with the family and caregivers,” said a statement issued by the Northern Health Authority, which provides health-care services across northern B.C. “As this matter was the subject of an RCMP investigation, may become the subject of litigation and due to privacy concerns with respect to individual patients, no further details can be provided.”

The statement concluded by saying that the health authority takes the safety and security of patients and staff in their facilities “very seriously,” including any incidents of violence or aggression.

It said all incidents are thoroughly reviewed for opportunities to improve and promote safety for patients and staff.