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  • Fatal ‘Hit-And-Run’ Accident On SLE Involving 23-Year-Old Rider; Police Investigating

    Fatal ‘Hit-And-Run’ Accident On SLE Involving 23-Year-Old Rider; Police Investigating

    A 23-year-old male motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run accident on Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Sunday (Sept 10) afternoon.

    Police were alerted to the accident, which occurred in the direction of Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), at 1.33pm.

    The motorcyclist was taken unconscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH).

    The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said he had suffered from traumatic arrest – which meant his heart stopped beating – and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was administered en route to the hospital.

    The hospital was alerted to be on standby to receive him. He later succumbed to his injuries.

    The Straits Times understands he suffered a head injury and a fractured left arm.

    His pillion rider, a 22-year-old man, was conscious when taken to KTPH, and had abrasions on his left limb.

    Police investigations are ongoing.

    At 1.59pm, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) tweeted about the accident, saying there was “congestion” until the Woodlands Avenue 2 exit, and that motorists should avoid the second and third lanes.

    There was still heavy traffic as of 4.01pm.

     

    Source: http://www.straitstimes.com

  • Khoo Teck Puat Hospital: Sister Is Not Family, Get Out Of A&E Room

    Khoo Teck Puat Hospital: Sister Is Not Family, Get Out Of A&E Room

    Dear A.S.S. Editors

    Here’s the story about my terrible experience at KTPH. My Brother was rushed to the A&E at KTPH due to high fever, severe vomiting and chest pains. We arrived at the Hospital at 4am. While waiting, my Father asked the nurse “around what time can my Son see the doctor?” And the nurse simply glared at him and walked away.

    My Brother was still vomiting non stop and had hyperpehia due to severe pains. Did X-ray and blood test. Doctors couldn’t diagnose the problem and suspect that it is food poisoning and said that maybe can be discharged at 4pm.

    At 9am, my Brother was finally warded to the EDTU and put on IV drip. My brother’s right hands were ice cold so we asked the nurse, and the nurse said “you touch my hand, my hand also very cold.” laughed and left. So we had no idea what was going on and we waited patiently for the results.

    Finally at around 5pm, results came out. Doctor say it might be food poisoning but it cannot be confirmed. What? Then, proceeded to say that his white blood count is too high and have to do blood test again. Cannot be discharged and have to stay until tomorrow morning for further observation.

    At around 8pm the doctor said that the test results are out, the blood count has been reduced slightly but not enough to be discharged. And the x-ray shows that my Brother’s left shoulder is dislocated and have to do second x-ray. What?

    Brother was then wheeled to do the second x-ray and then the x-ray was cancelled because another doctor said it wasn’t necessary because it is just “flexible joints” and my Brother can be discharged. And that we had to wait 1 hour to get the MC and the discharge summary.

    While waiting, A&E patient relation associate Mohd Yusof came in and suddenly asked my Mother if she’s the parent. Then he asked me “who are you?” I said I’m the Sister. He said “Sister is not family, you get out” So I said “huh? Sister is family. We are waiting for him to be discharged, he will be discharged soon.” And he said “no, Sister is not family, you get out. doctor can just talk to the Mother”

    So I had to wait outside because apparently “Sister is not family” at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Absolutely ridiculous. Terrible terrible experience at KTPH and will never go back again.

    Upset Family Member
    A.S.S. Contributor

     

    Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

  • Independent Review Panel To Look Into Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Firearm Incident

    Independent Review Panel To Look Into Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Firearm Incident

    An independent review panel will be convened to look into the incident where a man fired three rounds from a police revolver at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital given the seriousness of the incident, said Home Affairs Minister Teo Chee Hean.

    Muhammad Iskandar Sa’at, 23, was at the time in police custody for motor theft, and was being escorted while waiting for a check-up after he complained of chest pains.

    He tried to flee and during the ensuing struggle, grabbed one of his two escorting officers’ revolver, shooting the officer in the hand and foot.

    Mr Teo said in a written response in Parliament on Monday that the independent panel will review the findings of internal investigations conducted by the police.

    Mr Hri Kumar Nair (Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC) had asked about the safety and security protocols when the Police escorts persons-in-custody in hospitals, whether these were followed in this case, and what changes, if any, police will make.

    The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has an independent review mechanism which can be convened by Ministers when it comes to “cases of significance”, he explained.

    Preliminary investigations by the police showed that escort procedures – last reviewed in 2014 – are “generally sound”, he said, but the police are now doing audits to ensure procesures are being properly followed on the ground.

    “Every escape or attempt to escape from custody is a very serious matter, as this could pose a threat to public safety,” noted Mr Teo.

    The police’s Internal Affairs Office is therefore conducting an investigation into possible negligence of duty by the officers involved in the incident.

    Criminal investigations into the unlawful discharge of firearms will also continue.

    Findings from all these investigations will allow the police to identify any shortcomings in compliance and take corrective action if gaps in existing procedures are found.

    A person in police custody who requires medical attention may be escorted out of secured police facilities to a hospital for treatment, according to established procedures.

    The person, for one, must have on a set of grip restraints. This comprises two belts – one around his waist with two wrist restraints to lock his hands at the sides of his waist; another with ankle restraints. These cannot be removed unless deemed necessary by medical staff.

    A minimum of two police officers must be present at all times to escort him as well. All frontline police officers have received training in this task.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com

  • Masagos Zulkifli: Findings Into Khoo Teck Puat Incident Will Be Used To Update SOPs

    Masagos Zulkifli: Findings Into Khoo Teck Puat Incident Will Be Used To Update SOPs

    Findings from the investigation on the shooting that occurred at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital will help the authorities determine the kind of “correction” that will need to be taken to mitigate against a future occurrence, Second Minister for Home Affairs Masagos Zulkifli said on Monday (Jun 22).

    “Right now it’s still before the courts and we still have to do our investigation. The findings from this investigation will help us diagnose what the problems are, and what kind of corrections we may need to make in future,” Mr Masagos said at a HomeTeamNS event.

    On Saturday, a 23-year-old Singaporean man, who was under arrest for vehicle theft, was escorted to the hospital to seek medical attention after complaining of chest pains.

    While inside a private hospital room, the suspect attempted to escape and struggled with the officer. During the struggle shots were fired, with the officer wounded on his left hand and right foot.

    The man was brought under control and remains in police custody, and could face the death penalty under the Arms Offences Act for the unlawful discharge of firearms.

    A Khoo Teck Puat Hospital spokesman said the police officer needed immediate microsurgery on his hand and a hand surgeon was immediately available at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

     

    Source: www.channelnewsasia.com

  • 23 Year Old Muhammad Iskandar Sa’at Charged With Unlawful Discharge Of Firearm At Khoo Teck Phuat

    23 Year Old Muhammad Iskandar Sa’at Charged With Unlawful Discharge Of Firearm At Khoo Teck Phuat

    A 23-year-old Singaporean who allegedly snatched the revolver of a police officer at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital on Saturday has been charged under the Arms Offences Act.

    Muhammad Iskandar Sa’at had allegedly tried to escape from the hospital. In the struggle that ensued, three shots were fired and the 31-year-old policeman was wounded in his left thumb and right foot.

    He had allegedly fired three rounds from a .38 inch calibre Taurus revolver that belonged to policeman Mohammad Sadli Razali sometime between 7.03pm and 7.06pm, with the intent to cause physical injury.

    Under Section 4 (1) of the Arms Offences Act, any person who is convicted of using or attempting to use any firearm faces the death penalty. The case will be mentioned again on June 29.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com