Investigation Launched Following Death of Uncooperative Patient
PINEHURST, N.C. — The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital after a man was killed outside the facility on Saturday night.
Ronald Armstrong was being checked into the emergency room when he attempted to leave, WRAL.com reports. Nurses summoned security officers to help restrain Armstrong. The security officers used a stun gun on Armstrong at least three times, according to his relatives.
Hospital spokeswoman Gretchen Kelly said that the hospital’s security officers do not carry stun guns.
Related Articles:
- Deploying Stun Guns in Healthcare Facilities
- Responding to Abusive Patient Behavior (Part I of III): 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Training Staff
- Nurses Fear for Safety After Hospital Replaces Police With Security Officers
If you appreciated this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!
Related Content
Leading in Turbulent Times: Effective Campus Public Safety Leadership for the 21st Century
This new webcast will discuss how campus public safety leaders can effectively incorporate Clery Act, Title IX, customer service, “helicopter” parents, emergency notification, town-gown relationships, brand management, Greek Life, student recruitment, faculty, and more into their roles and develop the necessary skills to successfully lead their departments. Register today to attend this free webcast!
