SANTO DOMINGO, DR.- In recent days there have been acts of violence in health centers that show that security in establishments of this nature is fragile. This has forced security and video surveillance measures to be taken to preserve the physical integrity of both users and medical and administrative staff.
The stab wound given to him by Luis Alfredo Rojas, alias Luisitoto the medical intern Cecilia Teejada, in Villa Tapia, activated the alarm in health centers.
Although Tejada is fortunately out of danger, his case put on alert a reality that warrants immediate action. And indeed it has happened. On a tour he took CDN by medical centers in Greater Santo Domingo, it was found that public and private hospitals installed video surveillance cameras and reinforced security personnel. The measure seeks to prevent violent acts that affect doctors and patients.
Safety in health centers
In the Cruz Jiminian Cliniclocated in the Cristo Rey sector of the capital, the presence of security and a video surveillance system was confirmed.
Its director, Dr. Félix Antonio Cruz Jiminian, refers that “they have cameras everywhere”. And that at the emergency entrance they installed an iron door that closes when they receive cases of blood. “Many times we receive injuries due to bloodshed, and we close the door in case someone comes from behind who wants to attack the patient,” he concludes.
The security staff of the Cruz Jiminián Clinic constantly checks those who enter the medical area. “We have a security agent on the stairs who screens entrance and exit without offending the people who visit us,” says Mrs. Walling, who is in charge of Security at the health center.
The Dr. Francisco E. Moscoso Puello Teaching Hospital, one of the largest in the capital, has its own security protocol. Its director, Dr. Enmanuel Silverio, explains that the Moscoso Puello has a security staff that amounts to “about two hundred people, both civilians and military.” The Security Directorate is responsible for guaranteeing the physical integrity of doctors, administrative employees, as well as users who attend for medical care.
The psychologist Eddy Casado, who is in charge of the Moscoso Puello Psychiatric Emergency, confirms the efficiency of the security personnel.
“We have a highly trained security staff,” says Casado. As he explains, despite working in an area that he considers violent due to the cases of patients in crisis who have to intervene, he feels “pretty safe” in his workplace. He attributes it to the service that provides security to users and doctors.
Cecilia Tejada Case
Intern doctor Cecilia Tejada, 24, was stabbed in the neck at the hands of a man with apparent addiction and mental problems. The incident occurred at the El Coco First Level Center, in the municipality of Villa Tapia, Hermanas Mirabal, while Tejeda was carrying out her duties.
In the place, without saying a word, the young Luis Alfredo Rojas, alias Luisito me chichi28, without saying a word, stabbed her in the neck.
TO Luisito He was detained in the Las Aromas community of the aforementioned municipality, after carrying out intelligence work, according to Lieutenant Colonel Máximo A. Almánzar. The authorities will bring him to justice.
On several occasions, doctors, nurses and auxiliaries have expressed their concern about the levels of insecurity that exist in some hospitals. Several have been attacked.
The National Health Service (SNS) lamented the fact and assures that it will provide security to the First Level Centers.
