Muncie, Ind.—
Major policy changes are coming to Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie after a transgender patient claimed she was treated unfairly.Starting next month, workers will begin a mandatory program to teach them about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients. Last month, Erin Vaught complained the hospital's ER staff mistreated and discriminated against her.
Hospital officials are now apologizing to Vaught, who said she's pleased about the training changes.
