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Nursing asst. accused of sexual assault
Updated: Saturday, 08 Dec 2012, 8:34 AM EST
Published : Saturday, 08 Dec 2012, 8:34 AM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A nursing assistant from Rhode Island Hospital has had his license suspended following some shocking allegations.
Nathaniel Rodruigues is accused of sexually assaulting a female patient at RIH back in September. His nursing assistant license has been suspended indefinitely. Eyewitness News obtained a copy of his summary suspension from the Department of Health, which reads in part:
"...the Director of Health has determined that the continuation of the license of Nathaniel Rodruigues as a nursing assistant constitutes and imminent threat to the health, welfare and safety of the public and imperatively requires emergency action. Accordingly, the nursing assistant license of Nathaniel Rodruigues is hereby suspended..."
Rhode Island Hospital tells Eyewitness News Rodruigues' last day with the was October 3.
Department of Health documents show Rodruigues can request a hearing on his license. It is not known if he's taken any action thus far.
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