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‘I am deeply sorry for the harm caused.’ Undisclosed incident involving several hospital patients prompts investigation in Nashville
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Caleb Wethington , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Shubhada Jagasia, has apologized for the harm caused, stating she is deeply sorry. An investigation into an undisclosed incident has been completed by Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.
An investigation into an undisclosed incident has been completed by Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital. The incident resulted in harm to several patients. The hospital's President and CEO, Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, has apologized for the harm caused, stating she is deeply sorry.
Families of the affected patients have been provided with spiritual care teams and additional resources, including ongoing care. The hospital has confirmed that four patients were impacted by the event.
Further details about the incident are not available, but the source is working to learn more about what happened. For more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: Local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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