Can you share some of the most shocking 'Joint Commission horror stories'?

In some places, there have been 'Joint Commission horror stories' related to equipment maintenance. For example, a surgical unit had some of their crucial surgical equipment that was not regularly maintained as required by the Joint Commission. During an operation, the equipment malfunctioned. This not only endangered the patient's life but also caused a great deal of stress for the surgical team. Moreover, there was an instance in a rehabilitation center where the Joint Commission found that the patient assessment procedures were not up to the mark. Staff were not accurately assessing patients' progress, which meant that some patients were not getting the appropriate level of care and were either over - or under - treated.

In a wildlife veterinary case, a rescued bear cub had been caught in a trap. When the vet examined it, they found that the cub had a severely infected wound on its leg. The vet had to perform a very difficult and risky operation to save the leg while dealing with a very wild and scared bear cub. The danger of being attacked by the cub during the procedure and the cub's pitiful state made it a really shocking veterinarian horror story.

Another shocking aspect was the financial exploitation. NXIVM promised great things but instead drained people of their money. Members were forced to pay large sums for so - called courses and programs that were actually just ways for the leaders to enrich themselves. This left many members in financial ruin on top of the emotional and psychological damage they had already endured.

The most shocking might be when a group of monkeys in a zoo got into a fight over limited food resources. It turned really violent and some monkeys were badly injured. Zoos should ensure there is enough food for all animals.

In one case, a lung transplant patient seemed to be doing well initially. However, weeks later, the patient started coughing up strange substances. It turned out that there were some abnormal tissues in the transplanted lung that the doctors hadn't noticed before. This led to a series of complex medical procedures to try and correct the situation. It was a very difficult and scary time for the patient and their family.

One of the most shocking is when a tenant found out that the apartment they were leasing was actually being foreclosed on. They had paid months of rent in advance and then suddenly had to move out with no warning. Another shocker is when the landlord changed the locks on the tenant while they were out, claiming they hadn't paid rent when they actually had proof of payment.

Sure. There was a breeder who was breeding dogs in a shed full of mold. The dogs had respiratory problems because of it. Another is a breeder who sold sick puppies and then disappeared when the new owners tried to contact them for help. It was really cruel.

Sure. I heard of someone who took laxatives in large amounts daily for months. They ended up with chronic diarrhea, which made their skin break out in rashes from constantly being in a soiled state. It was a very unhygienic and painful situation.

One of the most shocking could be when a Tinder date tried to steal from you. Maybe they tried to take your wallet or phone when you weren't looking. Another might be that the person you met was involved in illegal activities and tried to drag you into it. For example, they were dealing drugs and thought you could be a part of their operation.

A really shocking one could be when an Uber driver fell asleep while driving. The rider noticed the car starting to swerve and then realized the driver was dozing off. It was a terrifying moment as the rider had to quickly try to wake the driver up to avoid an accident.