Emergency Room Violence

Read: Gunshot Victims Seeking Treatment Fired Upon Outside UAB Hospital

Gunshot Victims Seeking Treatment Fired Upon Outside UAB Hospital

Two women, ages 24 and 33, were fatally shot outside UAB Hospital as they arrived to be treated for other gunshot wounds.

Read: Emergency Department Doctors Call for More Resources to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

Emergency Department Doctors Call for More Resources to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

There has been a significant increase in emergency department visits by children and youth experiencing mental and behavioral health emergencies.

Read: University of Vermont Medical Center Emergency Department Now Requires Clear Bags

University of Vermont Medical Center Emergency Department Now Requires Clear Bags

The University of Vermont Medical Center’s new clear bag policy for visitors went into effect July 6 and is intended to bolster security.

Read: Stabbing of Nurse Prompts Weapons Ban at Heywood Healthcare

Stabbing of Nurse Prompts Weapons Ban at Heywood Healthcare

The weapons ban applies to all Heywood Healthcare facilities. Additionally, officials said abuse of employees will not be tolerated.

Read: 3 Shot Outside Temple University Hospital ER

3 Shot Outside Temple University Hospital ER

All three male victims were able to walk into the emergency department themselves where they were treated for their gunshot wounds.

Read: Jefferson Regional Deploys Athena Security’s Weapons Detection System

Jefferson Regional Deploys Athena Security’s Weapons Detection System

Holistic entryway security with visitor management and incident reporting for a safer experience.

Read: How Multi-Layered Security Can Help Stem the Tide of Healthcare Workplace Violence

How Multi-Layered Security Can Help Stem the Tide of Healthcare Workplace Violence

Security systems incorporating visitor management, RTLS, and duress badge holders can help hospitals protect workers, patients, and visitors.

Read: CMS Warns Hospitals to Prioritize Patient, Employee Security

CMS Warns Hospitals to Prioritize Patient, Employee Security

CMS’ policy on improving hospital patient and worker safety is effective immediately.

Read: Workplace Violence Continues to Plague U.S. Hospitals

Workplace Violence Continues to Plague U.S. Hospitals

Here’s some more research on hospital workplace violence, as well as information on three more incidents that happened recently.

Read: Hospitals Continue to Experience Rise in Workplace Violence During Pandemic

Hospitals Continue to Experience Rise in Workplace Violence During Pandemic

Last year and this year appear to continue 2020’s trend of increased assaults on hospital workers.

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