Transgender controversy sparks change at Muncie hospital

MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) - A Muncie hospital is making changes after a transgendered woman claimed she was mocked and eventually denied treatment at the facility earlier this month.

Erin Vaughn made the accusations towards Ball Memorial Hospital. Since then, the hospital had been working with equality groups to improve services.

Starting next month, workers will go through mandatory training on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The hospital also updated its non-discrimination and patient care policies to include language specific to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Vaughn says she couldn’t be happier with how the hospital has responded.