
“While we have a policy in place that directs how patient belongings should be handled, our teams are reviewing it to determine how we can improve the existing process that meets the variety of wishes from our patients’ families while ensuring a safe transition of personal belongings. It is always our intention to be kind and helpful in this regard. We sometimes receive requests from family members to return the items that a loved one was wearing when they are brought to the Medical Center, or that might have sentimental value, regardless of their condition. “It is always our wish to be sensitive to the needs of our patients’ families. We deeply regret any concerns that this has caused and offer our sincere apologies to the family.

"I know I speak for all of us at Wake Forest Baptist when I say that we were saddened to learn that we had mistakenly returned soiled clothing in a package of belongings sent to the parents of a past patient. Executive Vice President, Health System Affairs.

WBTV contacted Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and received the following statement Tuesday from Kevin P.
