Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes complications in 4 patients
Updated on: August 20, 2026 / 8:08 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- A drug mix-up occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown hospital in Nashville on August 14.
- Four patients received doses of potassium instead of pain medication during routine surgeries.
- The error caused complications for the affected patients.
- The hospital president and CEO, Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, stated the hospital is investigating, has identified the cause, and implemented corrective safeguards.
- The incident was self-reported to state regulators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is also investigating.
- Hospital staff have met with the families of the impacted patients.