Several female patients have reported sexual assaults to police in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, after visiting a Carbon Health Urgent Care location in the area, leading to charges against a medical assistant (MA), according to Philly Voice. The MA was arrested, and authorities allege he took photos and videos of unsuspecting women, posed as a nurse, performed physical exams he was not authorized to do, and told a female patient to undress while he was in the room. He faces at least 24 charges, including aggravated indecent assault, invasion of privacy, harassment for lewd and lascivious acts, and impersonating a license holder.
Prevent risk in your centers: Developing and implementing a clearly defined chaperone policy helps protect both providers and patients. Discover 6 essential aspects of a chaperone policy and read the checklist from the JUCM archive: Does Your Urgent Care Need A Chaperone Policy?