Interim status on the allegations at the Kassel Clinic

The week before last, several allegations of possible grievances at the Kassel clinic became public through an anonymous letter to former city councilor Kai Boeddinghaus. The municipal hospital is part of the Healthy Nordhessen Holding AG (GNH), which is largely owned by the city of Kassel.

There are some serious allegations in the room: Maggot infestation in pathology, the use of an expired medical device, the disposal of expired medical devices worth millions, Inadmissible target agreements with the head physician:within, unofficial service systems and intimidation of personnel.

Some allegations are confirmed by people from the clinic, others have not yet been independently verified. The GNH explained, the topics are known and are already being dealt with; She rejects individual allegations. There are also questions about the release of Human Resources Director Faehling and an internal audit employee. Much remains unclear.