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  • Court allows banned ADHD clinic to continue operating pending final ruling
  • Region Norrbotten reports deficient psychiatric care linked to serious crime
  • IVO criticizes Kramfors kommun for widespread child placement deficiencies

IVO banned Psykiatrispecialisterna from operating after identifying specific deficiencies including improper medication prescriptions, unapproved treatments, inadequate assessments, unqualified staff, and poor documentation. The administrative court granted inhibition, allowing the company to continue operating pending a final ruling, according to Sveriges Radio. Psykiatrispecialisterna claims IVO missed some information in its decision, while IVO stated it gave the company multiple opportunities to respond but received no response. The company sold digital ADHD assessments and marketed to schools, according to research from three sources. According to adhdmottagningen.se, Monika Deli, a doctor who worked at Psykiatrispecialisterna, described being shocked and concerned for patients, and invited former patients to contact adhdmottagningen.se for continued care. According to psykologtidningen.se, owner David Grönte stated that in 50% of cases, problems disappear like magic if the child gets medication, and that schools can save money by buying assessments instead of hiring assistants.

Region Norrbotten made a lex Maria report to IVO, stating that deficient psychiatric care of a patient led to them committing a serious crime. According to Region Norrbotten, the perpetrator had close contact with both psychiatric outpatient and inpatient care before the criminal act, had been treated as an inpatient on numerous occasions both voluntarily and under compulsion, and made repeated visits to psychiatric outpatient clinics, alternating between seeking help and being... Region Norrbotten did not specify which crime, but multiple reports indicate the date coincides with the double murder in Piteå.

Kramfors kommun explains the deficiencies with high staff turnover, lack of continuity and management, and deficiencies in competence and experience among social secretaries.

Kramfors kommun, Municipality

IVO criticizes Kramfors kommun for deficiencies in controls before placements of children and young people, handling of reports of concern, and follow-up of placed children. According to IVO, Kramfors kommun fails to check that accommodations have the right permit for the child's target group and that family homes are not run professionally, missed obtaining references from other municipalities that previously had children placed in the same family home, did not follow legal requirements to decide on investigation or complete an investigation within the time limit for reports of concern, has not followed up placements and ensured that children speak with their social secretary at least every six months, and lacks work to review journals and documentation, making it difficult to ensure quality. Kramfors kommun must report to IVO how it will address the deficiencies, according to multiple reports. Kramfors kommun explained the deficiencies with high staff turnover, lack of continuity and management, and deficiencies in competence and experience among social secretaries.

IVO has decided to close the case regarding a lex Sarah report from the elderly committee in Jönköping municipality concerning deficiencies at Vilhelmsrogården's nursing home, according to Jönköpings kommun. IVO assesses that the municipality has fulfilled its obligations and taken necessary measures, according to IVO. The municipality's measures include enhanced competence development for staff, clearer routines for nursing and elderly care values, and ongoing follow-up to prevent similar deficiencies, according to Jönköpings kommun. IVO will not take any further action after its review of serious deficiencies at Vilhelmsrogårdens äldreboende, according to IVO.

Dr. Monika Deli, who worked at Psykiatrispecialisterna, is shocked and concerned for patients, and invites former patients to contact adhdmottagningen.se for continued care.

Monika Deli, Doctor

Region Dalarna is making a lex Maria notification after an elderly man received a delayed diagnosis of prostate cancer, according to Region Dalarna. According to David Iggman, chefläkare, the patient did not perceive that he was recommended annual check-ups, and the health center did not call him for follow-up visits. The missed check-ups may have affected the disease's prognosis and the patient's quality of life, according to David Iggman.

Region Värmland is making a notification to IVO after a patient received incorrect administration of medication, according to Region Värmland. According to Region Värmland, a multi-ill patient with impaired swallowing had a PEG tube inserted for feeding, but medication intended for the PEG tube was administered into a central venous catheter. The patient was treated in the intensive care unit but later improved and could be transferred to a ward, according to Region Värmland.

Owner David Grönte stated that in 50% of cases, problems disappear like magic if the child gets medication, and that schools can save money by buying assessments instead of hiring assistants.

David Grönte, Owner of Psykiatrispecialisterna

Funktionsstödsnämnden in Malmö makes a report about an incident that led to a serious care injury, according to Funktionsstödsnämnden. Multiple reports indicate the incident concerns a resident who suffered a care injury due to deficiencies in communication and documentation. There were deficiencies in communication between staff and licensed personnel, and deficiencies in compliance with routines for record-keeping and documentation, according to multiple reports. The deficiencies led to delayed and insufficient care and rehabilitation, which probably contributed to the care injury, according to multiple reports.

Avesta kommun has submitted a report under Lex Sarah to IVO, and an internal investigation has begun, according to Avesta kommun. Hallands sjukhus reports two cases to IVO, according to multiple reports.

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