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Healthcare Workers Fired‍ After Disrespectful⁣ TikTok Video Surfaces

Several healthcare workers in Santa Barbara have been terminated following the circulation of a TikTok video appearing to mock patients’ bodily fluids. The video, originally posted​ by an individual no longer employed by Sansum Clinic, a sutter Health-owned outpatient facility, depicted​ eight individuals pointing and smiling at a substance on an exam table.

The post included​ captions such as “Are patients allowed to leave you guys gifts?” and “Make⁣ sure you leave your​ healthcare workers sweet gifts like these!” ⁣with a prompt asking viewers to “Guess the substance!” The video‍ quickly gained traction across multiple social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Reddit, prompting widespread ​outrage.

Commenters expressed ⁤strong disapproval, questioning ⁣the clinicS culture and the employees’ ethical conduct. One Reddit user wrote, “No place for shaming the patient in medicine,”​ while an Instagram user asked, “What ‌is the culture⁣ of your ​clinic ⁤because why did this⁣ many employees‌ feel cozy participating in this?”

Sansum Clinic ‌officials were alerted ⁢to the video by concerned patients and launched an immediate inquiry. According to a statement released by the‌ clinic, all employees‌ identified in the⁣ video who were still employed at the time were placed ⁢on administrative leave within 24 hours. Within another 24 hours, their⁢ employment was terminated.

“this unacceptable behavior is an outright violation of our policies, shows a lack of respect for our patients and will ⁣not be tolerated,” a⁣ Sutter Health spokesperson stated.

Even though the original⁣ video was deleted shortly after the backlash began, it was widely‍ reposted and shared through “stitches” – reactions and additions made by other TikTok ⁢users. A Sansum Clinic spokesperson emphasized the institution’s commitment to patient privacy⁢ and dignity, stating, “we expect all team members to live our patients-first mission and uphold the highest standards of compassion, professionalism and respect.”​ The clinic is using ⁤the incident to reinforce its policies with​ all staff.