See below statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on the death of a teacher who died last week after undergoing surgery at the institution:
The Management of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) notes
the circulation of Facebook post and news publications where allegations of
neglect and negligence are being levelled against hospital staff in relation to the
death of Ms. Shonnata Rowena Sawh who underwent a cholecystectomy at the
GPHC and subsequently died on Friday, November 18, 2022. Upon receipt of this
information, we immediately launched an investigation to ascertain the facts
surrounding the patient’s care and subsequent death.
A careful review of the timelines in the patient’s records indicate that the patient
was admitted on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, for the elective procedure with
underlying morbidities which her team ascertained were sufficiently controlled to
allow medical clearance for the procedure. On Wednesday, November 16, 2022,
Ms. Shaw underwent what was described as an uneventful surgery, recovered from
anaesthesia, and was transferred to the wards for further recovery as per standard
operating procedure. On Thursday, November 17, 2022, the patient’s condition
started to deteriorate to the point where ICU care was required. Subsequently,
while receiving care in the ICU the patient succumbed on Friday, November 18,
2022.
While we will not divulge the specifics of the patient’s diagnosis and medical
management, we are committed to a thorough investigation; where action is
required, we are committed to act swiftly on those recommendations of that
investigation. Additionally, we remain committed to providing any support and
information to the family of Ms. Shaw as they mourn her unfortunate loss.
