Medical records from the Greater Accra Regional Hospital have confirmed that the nurse allegedly assaulted at the emergency department did not sustain any bone fracture or dislocation.

Presenting the findings of an investigative committee in Accra on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Chairman Dr. Lawrence Ofori-Boadu disclosed that the nurse, Ms. Rejoice Tsotso Bortei—a rotational staff member—reported her injury a day after the incident and was subsequently examined and treated.

“There was no evidence of fracture on her left wrist or dislocation of her right shoulder joint, as documented by the medical records,” Dr. Ofori-Boadu clarified.

He added that Ms. Bortei received pain relief medication, was advised to rest, and has since been provided with psychological support.

The committee’s report went beyond the individual case to expose systemic challenges at the hospital’s emergency unit. Security presence was described as “grossly inadequate,” with only one private security guard covering a 12-hour shift despite the heavy patient traffic.

The report also noted that the police post serving the hospital was situated far from the emergency unit, hampering quick responses to disturbances.

Staffing gaps were also highlighted. In August, the emergency department ran with only one medical officer per shift and a single specialist available daily.

Seven doctors and two specialists were permanently on duty that month. Of 88 nurses officially assigned to the department, only 54 were actively at post, while 34 had left due to various reasons.

Other constraints included faulty diagnostic equipment—such as X-ray, CT scan, and MRI machines—that remained unrepaired, further slowing service delivery.

The committee recommended immediate measures, including boosting security at the emergency unit, hiring additional clinical and customer care staff, fixing non-functional diagnostic tools, and expanding secondary-level hospitals in the region to reduce the burden on Ridge Hospital.

Dr. Ofori-Boadu stressed that addressing these shortcomings is critical to preventing future incidents and sustaining public trust in emergency healthcare.