Patient Brandishes Knife in Michigan Hospital Waiting Room
MARQUETTE, Mich. – Nurses at Marquette General Hospital are asking to meet with administrators about security.
The request was prompted by an incident on Saturday night when a patient who was talking with a nurse in the ER waiting room pulled out a knife, reports UpperMichiganSource.com. Michigan University Public Safety officers were called to the scene, but no one was injured.
A representative from the Michigan Nurses Association will be involved in the meeting.
Hospital officials issued a statement on Thursday saying they are working with police and plan on examining options for improving security.
Related Articles:
- Half of ER Nurses Are Assaulted at Work
- Responding to Abusive Patient Behavior: 10 Ways to Defuse Incidents
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!
