St. Vincent’s Hospital Nurses Sue for Wrongful Termination Amid Patient Safety Concerns

By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Some former St Vincent’s Hospital Worcester nurses are reportedly suing for wrongful termination claiming they were fired for reporting what they called dangerous patient conditions. Boston 25 reports the Massachusetts Nurses Association filed the suit against the hospital and owner Tenet on behalf of eight nurses under the healthcare whistleblower statute. About 600 reports were filed by nurses over six months alleging staffing shortages and hospital policies made for “life-threatening delays” for patients.