Hacienda Healthcare confirmed the staffing changes with the publication Jan. 21.
“The two physicians who were responsible for the care of the sexual assault victim are no longer providing medical services to Hacienda patients,” Hacienda said in a statement to azfamily.com. “One has resigned. The other one has been suspended.”
Former Hacienda CEO Bill Timmons also resigned Jan. 7 after news of the patient’s pregnancy broke. Hacienda hired former Maricopa County (Ariz.) Attorney Rick Romley to investigate the patient’s sexual assault. State officials also ordered Hacienda to hire a third-party manager to oversee operations at the care facility by Jan. 23.
“Hacienda intends to do everything possible to restore its credibility in the eyes of our patients, families, the community and our agency partners at every level,” the organization told azfamily.com.
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