Hacienda healthcare cnn news
Hacienda Healthcare is a long-term care facility in Phoenix, Arizona, that has been in the news recently due to a highly publicized case involving a patient who gave birth to a baby without anyone's knowledge or consent.
Here are some key points about the case:
- The patient, who is an incapacitated woman with a developmental disability, gave birth to a baby boy on December 29, 2018.
- The birth was not reported to authorities or the patient's family until several days later, on January 1, 2019.
- An investigation was launched by the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
- The investigation found that the patient had been in a vegetative state for at least 10 years and had not been able to communicate or respond to her environment.
- The facility's staff had been aware of the patient's pregnancy, but had not reported it to authorities or the patient's family.
- The facility's CEO, Bill Timmons, resigned on January 16, 2019, amid the controversy.
- The patient's family has filed a lawsuit against the facility, alleging negligence and abuse.
- The facility has also been accused of violating the patient's rights and failing to provide adequate care.
Here are some CNN news articles about the case:
- "Arizona woman in vegetative state gives birth at Hacienda Healthcare" (January 2, 2019)
- "Hacienda Healthcare CEO resigns amid investigation into patient's pregnancy" (January 16, 2019)
- "Family of woman in vegetative state sues Hacienda Healthcare over pregnancy" (February 14, 2019)
- "Arizona governor orders investigation into Hacienda Healthcare" (January 3, 2019)
- "Hacienda Healthcare patient's family demands answers after she gives birth in vegetative state" (January 4, 2019)
Here are some key quotes from the articles:
- "This is a horrific situation that should not have happened in our state or in any state. We are going to get to the bottom of it." - Arizona Governor Doug Ducey
- "We are deeply disturbed by the allegations of neglect and abuse at Hacienda Healthcare. We will do everything in our power to ensure that the patient receives the care and respect she deserves." - Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich
- "We are heartbroken and outraged by the news of our daughter's pregnancy and the fact that no one at Hacienda Healthcare reported it to us or to the authorities." - Patient's family member
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