(Dickinson County, MI / Green Bay, WI)– Dickinson County Healthcare System (DCHS) CEO / Administrator, John Schon responds to Marinette County Sheriff’s Office news release: “Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Ross family. DCHS was unaware of the coroner’s report until we learned from the recent press release that was distributed to the media yesterday morning by the Marinette County Sheriff’s Department. The matter was immediately referred to our Medical Staff President, who, in accordance with our Hospital’s established policies and procedures, commissioned a medical staff leadership Peer Review of the case to thoroughly investigate all of the details surrounding the care provided to Mrs. Ross at the Hospital’s Emergency Department.DCHS’s initial findings reveal neither the coroner nor the medical examiner requested copies of medical or treatment records from DCHS nor has DCHS received a copy of the autopsy report so we cannot comment on the reported conclusions reached by the medical examiner. DCHS records indicate additional testing and admittance to the Hospital for further observation were offered in this case; however, DCHS respects the wishes and decisions of our patients regarding their desired level of care including the right to decline further medical attention at our facilities. DCHS will share the results of our Medical Staff leadership’s review with Marinette County authorities to supplement their investigation as they deem appropriate.Once again, on behalf of our healthcare system, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Ross family and we are very sorry for their loss.”
(Aaron Harper,WJNR,WOBE,WHTO)
aaronharper22@gmail.com