A probe has been initiated following claims that unauthorized individuals were permitted to observe medical procedures taking place in hospital operating rooms.
The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has initiated an internal investigation in response to the "highly troubling" accusations.
The health board stated that an internal employee survey revealed earlier worries about unauthorized individuals in theaters had been brought up but were not fully examined.
The statement read, "We aim to assure both patients and their families that we are dedicated to delivering secure and superior quality healthcare, with an unwavering emphasis on patient safety and confidentiality."
It remains unclear how the people managed to enter the operating theaters or who granted them authorization to observe the surgeons in action.
The health authority emphasized that operations in theater settings are conducted under strict sterility protocols, and generally, visitors from the public are not permitted to observe these proceedings.
"Instances occur where members of the public observe operational activities; examples include filming sessions for 'Saving Lives in Cardiff' as well as for various media materials. However, such events strictly follow detailed guidelines and procedures, particularly concerning patient approval," the statement read.
The review was initially anticipated to last between 12-16 weeks but is now extending beyond that timeframe, according to the health board. This delay can be attributed to the substantial input from employees.
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