UPMC Bedford has been cited after it’s staff allegedly took photos of a patient’s genitals.

According to PennLive, the patient went to the hospital last December with an injury to their genitals. That’s when O.R. staff allegedly took cell phone photos of the injury and showed them to other employees and family members. 

The Department of Health cited the hospital for multiple violations.

UMPC Bedford released a statement in regards to the incident saying: 

“UPMC is committed to ensuring that our patients’ health information remains confidential. The behavior reported in this case is abhorrent and violates the mission of UPMC Bedford and the overall values of UPMC. Upon discovery, UPMC quickly self-reported the incident to the Pennsylvania Department of Health and took appropriate disciplinary action with the individuals involved. The Department of Health has approved our plan of correction. We have also alerted the affected patient. Since this is an ongoing investigation, we are not at liberty to comment further at this time.”