Police launched investigation into the tragic incident that occurred at Rambam Hospital in Haifa • Police: "Circumstances requiring examination" • Hospital: "The incident was reported to all officials

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Police said on Sunday that they opened an investigation into the death of a nursing patient at Rambam Hospital in Haifa, on suspicion that a nursing staff member "exceeded his authority at the time of treatment."

Police said: "Subsequent to reporters' inquiries regarding a complaint received this morning by the Rambam Medical Center, regarding the death of a patient in circumstances requiring examination, confirm that a complaint has been received and an investigation has been opened."

The hospital said: "Rambam Hospital is sorry to announce an unexpected death of a patient. When investigating the incident, it was found that a nursing staff member exceeded his authority at the time of treatment. The incident was reported to all officials and a complaint was lodged with the police by management officials. "

The hospital also stated that "after the patient's death notice was received, the incident was clarified. It was found that a nursing staff member exceeded his authority in administering a drug at the time of treatment. To give the drug, the officials were reported to the police and the complaint was filed with the police. "