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State report cites failures at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown after 4 patients given wrong medication during surgery
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points Further details about the incident and the investigation can be found in the 80-page report released by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission. The incident occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, where a medication error was reported in the pharmacy.
A state report has been released regarding medication errors during surgery. Four patients experienced adverse reactions after receiving incorrect medication. The consequences were severe, with one patient reportedly left paralyzed. An investigation is underway, with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirming its involvement.
The incident occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, where a medication error was reported in the pharmacy. This error affected four joint replacement patients.
Further details about the incident and the investigation can be found in the 80-page report released by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission.
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Category: government Published: August 28, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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