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AI In-brief 13 Sept 18:44

One-year-old loses fingertip during IV removal at Yasothon hospital

A one-year-old boy lost the tip of his right index finger when an assistant nurse accidentally severed it with paper scissors during IV removal at Loeng Nok Tha Crown Prince Hospital.
The incident occurred on September 11 as the boy was being discharged after recovering from respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
The hospital apologized, provided immediate first aid, and arranged for specialized reattachment surgery, which was performed twice due to the boy's small blood vessels.
The hospital committed to continued support, including medical treatment, travel expenses, and compensation, while the assistant nurse has been suspended pending an investigation into potential gross negligence.

AI In-brief 28 Oct 13:44

The Nurses Association of Thailand and its network submitted 65,000 names to parliament, opposing the government's community volunteer nurse program.
The opposition centers on public safety concerns, arguing that volunteers with only 240 hours of training are unqualified to care for high-risk, vulnerable patients who require professional assessment and care.
The association emphasizes that nursing is a licensed profession requiring extensive knowledge and skills, not just short-course training, to ensure patient well-being and prevent complications.
They demand a review of the volunteer nurse program and a solution to the existing nurse shortage, highlighting that 7,000 trained nurses are currently unemployed by the state.

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