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Police investigate death of Ysbyty Cwm Cynon patient Police investigate death of Ysbyty Cwm Cynon patient
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Police are investigating the death of an 88-year-old woman who was found with "serious and unexplained" injuries at a south Wales hospital.Police are investigating the death of an 88-year-old woman who was found with "serious and unexplained" injuries at a south Wales hospital.
Ten staff at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon in Mountain Ash have been suspended as a precaution, said Cwm Taf health board.Ten staff at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon in Mountain Ash have been suspended as a precaution, said Cwm Taf health board.
The patient was found with the injuries last Thursday and was transferred to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, where she died on Wednesday.The patient was found with the injuries last Thursday and was transferred to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, where she died on Wednesday.
Four people are helping police with their inquiries.Four people are helping police with their inquiries.
The patient's injuries were found at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon during what the health board called routine patient care at around 09:40 BST last Thursday.The patient's injuries were found at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon during what the health board called routine patient care at around 09:40 BST last Thursday.
The injuries were described by police as serious and she was transferred to the much larger Prince Charles Hospital where she received treatment.The injuries were described by police as serious and she was transferred to the much larger Prince Charles Hospital where she received treatment.
But it has been confirmed that she died on Wednesday.But it has been confirmed that she died on Wednesday.
The exact nature of the woman's injuries has not been revealed but they were described as unexplained by police.The exact nature of the woman's injuries has not been revealed but they were described as unexplained by police.
Officers have also said that there was no confirmed link at this stage between the injuries and the woman's death.Officers have also said that there was no confirmed link at this stage between the injuries and the woman's death.
A post mortem examination will be carried out on Thursday.A post mortem examination will be carried out on Thursday.
The health board said 10 people from Ysbyty Cwm Cynon had been suspended in what it called a precautionary measure.The health board said 10 people from Ysbyty Cwm Cynon had been suspended in what it called a precautionary measure.
It is understood the hospital will continue to be fully staffed and no services have been affected.
'Heartfelt condolences'
A health board spokeswoman said: "On Thursday morning, as part of routine patient care, a patient at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon was identified as having an unexplained injury.A health board spokeswoman said: "On Thursday morning, as part of routine patient care, a patient at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon was identified as having an unexplained injury.
"Appropriate arrangements were made for transfer to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. As is always the case in such a situation, the health board initiated a multi-agency strategy meeting to be held to consider the circumstances. This took place the following day."Appropriate arrangements were made for transfer to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. As is always the case in such a situation, the health board initiated a multi-agency strategy meeting to be held to consider the circumstances. This took place the following day.
"Staff on duty at the time are in the process of being interviewed to assist the investigation and the family have been kept fully informed of the situation."Staff on duty at the time are in the process of being interviewed to assist the investigation and the family have been kept fully informed of the situation.
"The health board extends its heartfelt condolences to the family at this very sad and difficult time.""The health board extends its heartfelt condolences to the family at this very sad and difficult time."
Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, which opened in 2012, has a minor injury unit, maternity facilities, a dental teaching facility and six wards which provide rehabilitation services, older people's mental health services and palliative care.Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, which opened in 2012, has a minor injury unit, maternity facilities, a dental teaching facility and six wards which provide rehabilitation services, older people's mental health services and palliative care.
It also houses the local GP out-of-hours service.It also houses the local GP out-of-hours service.