A 34-year-old Toronto hospital emergency room nurse has been charged after a female patient complained she was sexually assaulted.
According to police, a 19-year-old woman attended the Mount Sinai Hospital emergency room for medical treatment.
Officers were called around 5 a.m. Tuesday after the woman reported she was sexually assaulted by the nurse.
Yan (Arn) Xie, 34, of Toronto has been charged with sexual assault and was scheduled to appear in a Toronto court on Tuesday.
A spokeswoman for Mount Sinai Hospital said Wednesday the nurse has been placed on a leave of absence while the investigation continues.
“Providing a safe environment for patients is a top priority,” Sally Szuster said in an emailed statement. “Any allegation of misconduct is investigated immediately and the necessary precautions are taken to protect patients and staff.”
If patients have concerns about their treatment, the hospital encouraged them to call 416-586-4800 ext. 5066 or email patientrelationsunit@mtsinai.on.ca.
Anyone with information asked to call police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
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