A recording device was found installed in a staff bathroom on the second floor, the hospital said.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — An employee at the Memorial Hermann Medical Center in The Woodlands was recently fired after hospital officials said a recording device was found in a staff bathroom.
“While performing routine maintenance, the construction team discovered a recording device that had been installed in the staff, single-stall bathroom on the second floor, just outside the West Tower,” an internal notice to employees said.
KHOU 11 News obtained copies of the notice via current employees, which appeared to be sent by hospital leadership. In the internal communications, hospital officials said security was alerted and the device was immediately removed.
The hospital also said it reported its findings to local law enforcement officials. We’re working to find out more about the allegations and possible criminal charges.
In a separate statement to KHOU 11, Memorial Hermann said:
“We are aware of deeply concerning information regarding unacceptable behavior by an employee at our Woodlands campus. The employee has been terminated. Upon discovery, we took swift action and engaged the appropriate authorities. Our System has zero tolerance for such conduct, and we take these matters very seriously. The safety and privacy of our workforce, patients and visitors are our top priority. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement’s investigation and cannot comment further at this time.”
The employee’s identity hasn’t yet been revealed.
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