Vidant Health investigating after patient falls from window

Vidant Health says that an investigation is underway after a patient fell from a window at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Posted 9:23 p.m. Sep 4, 2020 — Updated 9:23 p.m. Sep 4, 2020

WITN.com

GREENVILLE, N.C. — Vidant Health says that an investigation is underway after a patient fell from a window at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

In a statement to NBC affiliate WITN in Greenville, the system says that around 9:30 a.m. Friday, a patient at the hospital fell from their room window. Officials say that a thorough review of the incident is underway and that they will report to the proper agencies.

WITN asked the system to confirm if the fall was deadly and was referred to the following statement:

“On September 4, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a patient at Vidant Medical Center fell from their room window. We are deeply saddened by this tragic event and have been in close communication with the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and our team members. Currently, we are completing a thorough review of this tragic incident and will report to proper agencies. Out of respect for the family, no additional information will be provided at this time.”

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