Townsville Hospital and Health Service has sacked an employee following serious workplace bullying and harassment allegations. The sacking follows a year-long independent investigation into workplace bullying within the health service conducted by consultant firm Ashdale. Since the investigation began, another staff member has resigned from the Ayr Health Service. THHS acting chief executive Kieran Keyes said he had recently reviewed two completed reports from Ashdale into workplace bullying. “Allegations against one staff member have been unsubstantiated and they are transitioning back to work, while a second staff member has had their employment terminated,” he said. “I’ve recently received two other reports from Ashdale. “Due to the nature and complexity of these reviews, I’ve sought additional information which will help to ensure the decision I take is based on the best possible information.” Mr Keyes said there was one other ongoing review that he was expecting a report on soon. “These reviews have been complex and longstanding issues within a small number of teams across our large health service,” he said.
