The tragic death of a 12-year-old girl at a children’s hospital in Spokane has sparked ongoing investigations, staff terminations, and grief throughout the community.Sarah Niyimbona died by suicide after leaving her room unsupervised at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, prompting the dismissal of 15 nurses amid concerns over hospital safety and transparency, as the New York Post reports.
On April 13, 2024, Sarah Niyimbona exited her hospital room unnoticed and jumped from the fourth floor of a parking structure. She had been admitted to Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital several times earlier that year for attempted suicides. Despite her known risk for self-harm, several protective measures that were once in place to monitor her — such as a sitter, room video surveillance, and alarm-equipped doors — had reportedly been discontinued.
Sarah’s family is demanding answers. Her mother, Nasra Gertrude, expressed outrage and heartbreak, questioning how her daughter could have left her hospital room unnoticed. “How come she walked all the way to the elevator without anybody seeing her?” she asked. “I trusted this hospital to take care of my daughter.”…