Eastland, Texas — Eastland Memorial Hospital is pushing back against a series of anonymous complaints that current and former employees say raise questions about workplace culture, employee treatment, disciplinary practices and leadership at the hospital.
Several employees who asked not to be identified because they fear retaliation described what they allege is a workplace environment marked by fear and uncertainty, including concerns about how personnel decisions are made. One anonymous source said, “Everyone is in fear of losing their job and not being treated fairly.â€
Several employees who asked not to be identified because they fear retaliation described what they allege is a workplace environment marked by fear and uncertainty, including concerns about how personnel decisions are made. One anonymous source said, “Everyone is in fear of losing their job and not being treated fairly.†(KTXS, Kayla Hamlett)
Another complaint alleged, “Several people in the last 2-3 years were terminated for unknown reasons,†claiming multiple employees were dismissed without clear explanations being provided to coworkers or staff.
Some of the complaints focused on leadership and workplace culture. One anonymous source alleged, “HR is trying to manipulate and undermine the nursing department,†and claimed tensions between nursing staff and administration have made employees uncomfortable voicing concerns. (KTXS, Kayla Hamlett)
Some of the complaints focused on leadership and workplace culture. One anonymous source alleged, “HR is trying to manipulate and undermine the nursing department,†and claimed tensions between nursing staff and administration have made employees uncomfortable voicing concerns.
Other allegations involved specific personnel matters. One employee alleged they were told portions of a personnel file were missing and later asked to backdate training documentation. KTXS News has not independently verified that allegation. A separate complaint alleges another employee was threatened with immediate termination if a disciplinary document was not signed. (KTXS, Kayla Hamlett)
Other allegations involved specific personnel matters. One employee alleged they were told portions of a personnel file were missing and later asked to backdate training documentation. KTXS News has not independently verified that allegation. A separate complaint alleges another employee was threatened with immediate termination if a disciplinary document was not signed.
Questions about employee treatment were also raised in a written complaint submitted to hospital leadership. In that letter, the author wrote they were aware of “Two employees who were terminated in 2025.†The complaint said one employee had about five years of service with the hospital and the other had more than 20 years. The letter alleged, “They had never received any formal write-ups or disciplinary actions during their employment,†and added, “They were not given an opportunity to address or correct any alleged performance concerns before their termination.†(KTXS, Kayla Hamlett)
Questions about employee treatment were also raised in a written complaint submitted to hospital leadership. In that letter, the author wrote they were aware of “Two employees who were terminated in 2025.†The complaint said one employee had about five years of service with the hospital and the other had more than 20 years. The letter alleged, “They had never received any formal write-ups or disciplinary actions during their employment,†and added, “They were not given an opportunity to address or correct any alleged performance concerns before their termination.â€
The letter also alleged that one of the terminated employees had previously been investigating concerns involving another employee's job performance before later losing their own position. (KTXS, Kayla Hamlett)
The letter also alleged that one of the terminated employees had previously been investigating concerns involving another employee's job performance before later losing their own position.
Several of the complaints included concerns about retaliation. One source said, “We only sought outside help because of fear of retaliation from the inside.†Another anonymous employee said, “Some days it is really tough and I wonder if they are trying to push more people out.â€
Several of the complaints included concerns about retaliation. One source said, “We only sought outside help because of fear of retaliation from the inside.†Another anonymous employee said, “Some days it is really tough and I wonder if they are trying to push more people out.†(KTXS, Kayla Hamlett)
KTXS News contacted Eastland Memorial Hospital about the allegations. In a statement, hospital leadership said the organization remains committed to maintaining a professional, respectful and supportive workplace while continuing to provide quality health care services to the community.
Hospital officials said concerns raised by employees are reviewed through established internal processes and in accordance with applicable laws and policies. The hospital said recruitment, retention, training and workplace culture remain ongoing priorities for leadership. (KTXS, Kayla Hamlett)
Hospital officials said concerns raised by employees are reviewed through established internal processes and in accordance with applicable laws and policies. The hospital said recruitment, retention, training and workplace culture remain ongoing priorities for leadership.
Eastland Memorial Hospital said it does not comment on specific personnel matters, employment decisions or confidential human resources issues. The hospital declined an on-camera interview but provided a written response.
