The sight of a mouse in the operating room at Göztepe Hospital started a debate about hygiene

Göztepe Prof., who operates in Kadıköy, Istanbul. Dr. The images allegedly taken at Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital started a serious public debate on hygiene and safety. In the video, which was widely covered on social media and in the press, a mouse was seen moving freely on the operating room floor.

IT WAS TAKEN WHILE THE PATIENT WAS ON THE OPERATING TABLE

In the images shared by journalist Timur Soykan in the 'They TV' broadcast, it was noted that a rodent was wandering on the floor while a patient was undergoing an operation on the operating table in the operating room, where sterile environmental conditions must be provided at the highest level.

Making evaluations on the subject during the broadcast, Soykan stated that the presence of rodents in such healthcare areas where the risk of infection is extremely critical is absolutely unacceptable in terms of patient health and safety.

ONE OF THE LARGEST FACILITIES IN THE REGION

Göztepe Prof., who works affiliated with Istanbul Medeniyet University. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital is among the leading health complexes of the region. These images, recorded in the giant facility with a bed capacity of 600, 27 operating rooms and 96 intensive care beds, raised questions about the hygiene standards and inspection processes in the hospital.

A STATEMENT IS EXPECTED FROM OFFICIAL AUTHORITIES

Following the images, which were met with public reaction and led to questioning of health standards, no official statement has been made yet from the hospital management or the Ministry of Health.