Braga Hospital
For several months, employees have been complaining about the theft of various objects in the changing rooms and service areas. The administration guarantees that it is collaborating with the authorities.
A wave of thefts at the Belo Horizonte Hospital is generating growing concern among health professionals, who report a recurring situation that still has no effective solution. Since the beginning of the year, doctors, nurses and assistants have been target of robberies within the unit itself hospital, especially in changing rooms and service areas.
According to testimonies collected by , thefts became practically daily. Among the assets stolen are wallets, clothes, shoes and even lunch boxesin a practice that has fueled a climate of insecurity among workers. A nurse reported that “they steal everything”, highlighting the size of the problem within the hospital.
Despite several complaints presented to the PSP Braga and hospital administration, the crimes continue to occur. The authorities confirm that they are investigating the cases, although they have not disclosed the exact number of incidents recorded so far.
Source from the Local Health Unit (ULS) of Braga assures that the situation is known to the administration, adding that the president of the Board of Directors is follow the case closely in conjunction with police authorities. Even so, professionals consider that the measures adopted so far have not been sufficient to stop the wave of thefts.
The impact goes beyond material losses, reflecting on the work environment. Many professionals admit to feeling insecure within their own work environment, which has led to the adoption of preventive behaviors. “We are already careful to do not bring more expensive clothes or shoes to the Hospital for fear that they might be stolen”, says a healthcare professional.
The hospital itself has already issued internal recommendations, advising workers to take extra care of their belongings. However, these measures are seen as insufficient by several employees, who advocate increased security at the facilities.
