Ohio Hospital Patient Grabs Security Officer’s Gun, Fires Shot
Authorities charged patient Zachary Mair with aggravated robbery and felonious assault after he seized a security officer's firearm…
News January 19
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10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their Meanings
Since this article was originally published, six more states now recommend color code standardization for hospital emergencies.
News December 3
UPDATE: Authorities Identify Suspected Shooter of Evanston Hospital Security Officer
The patient was voluntarily transported to Evanston Hospital after he appeared to be suffering from an unknown mental…
News June 18
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Multiple States Pass Hospital Workplace Violence Bills in Recent Weeks
Six other states are considering proposed hospital workplace violence prevention legislation, including Alaska, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and…
News May 30
Pennsylvania House Passes Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Act
In part, the bill would establish violence prevention committees to review incidents in all Pennsylvania hospitals.
News May 9
Hospital Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Signed into Law by Vermont Governor
House Bill 259 requires Vermont hospitals to establish security plans to mitigate hospital workplace violence.
News May 5
Workplace Violence: 10 Ways to Diffuse Abusive Patient Behavior
Here's how staff members can take action to prevent or mitigate dangerous behavior.
Insights April 3
Patient Shoots Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Security Officer
The suspect was taken to the Scottsdale Shea Medical Center emergency room for reportedly exhibiting "paranoid behavior."
News March 5
Palms West Hospital Nurse Attacked, Patient Charged with Attempted Murder
The Palms West Hospital nurse was so badly injured that she had to be airlifted to another hospital…
News February 24
