October 15th 2024.
In a shocking incident, a great-grandmother from Perth has been left traumatized after experiencing a collapsed bed at Western Australia's largest public hospital, where she was being treated for kidney failure. The 78-year-old, Anne Hibbert, claims that she was trapped in the bed's railing for hours, leaving her bruised from head to toe.
Disturbing images of Ms. Hibbert showed the extent of her injuries and the ordeal she had to go through. She shared that she repeatedly pressed the call button for help, but no one came to her aid. According to her, a nurse even told her that there was nothing they could do and that she would have to wait for the day shift to start.
Ms. Hibbert had been rushed to Joondalup Hospital a month ago due to her deteriorating kidneys. Doctors had warned her that if she did not undergo dialysis urgently, she would not survive for more than a few days. It was supposed to be her last night at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital when she woke up to the sound of her bed deflating.
She explained, "All of a sudden, I was stuck and this arm was right next to the railing." The situation continued for four agonizing hours until orderlies finally came to help her. Her husband, Tony Hibbert, is demanding answers for what happened to his wife, who is now left in excruciating pain. He shared, "She's left with this dreadful pain, she cries at night in bed...It's heartbreaking."
Ms. Hibbert, who had already been struggling with her health, is now scared of beds, even her own. The couple has filed a complaint with the hospital, but they are yet to receive a response. They were informed that a clinical nurse was investigating the matter, but ten days have passed, and they haven't heard anything further.
According to the Australian Nursing Federation state secretary, Romina Raschilla, the nurses are under immense pressure due to the shortage of staff. She explained, "They're short-staffed. They are just running back and forth during their shifts." The North Metropolitan Health Service has issued a statement to 9News, stating that they take all complaints seriously and are currently investigating the matter.
Meanwhile, the Hibberts are still waiting for answers and justice for the trauma that Ms. Hibbert had to go through. It's a harrowing reminder that our healthcare system is under immense strain, and incidents like this can happen due to the shortage of staff and resources. We can only hope that Ms. Hibbert gets the answers she deserves and that such incidents are prevented in the future.
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