Canadian Psychiatric Hospital Fined $650K for Failure to Protect Workers
The BC Forensic Psychiatric Hospital has had a long history of violent patient attacks against nurses and other staff members.
The BC Forensic Psychiatric Hospital has had a long history of violent patient attacks against nurses and other staff members.
Three other nurses filed additional lawsuits against Kane County and received settlement money, bringing the total amount to $7.9 million.
The patient who shot himself had been admitted to the hospital that day for a psychiatric evaluation for depression issues.
A bystander video shows the veteran officer repeatedly punch the woman with his fists, including when she tried to retreat.
The suspect, who has a history of violence, told police he has HIV after he injured a hospital security officer with a syringe.
The patient was attempting to escape a locked unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest when he allegedly slashed the officer’s arm with a light bulb.
The security officer died a month after collapsing during an altercation with a psychiatric patient at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital.
The IAHSS released guidance this month to help hospitals handle patient and visitor violence.
Officials are facing a backlog of tens of millions of dollars worth of renovations at the state-operated health facilities.
The 19-year-old woman filed a civil complaint against Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn, claiming she was attacked because she is Muslim and the hospital failed to protect her.
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For students to thrive in their classrooms, they need not only educational tools to learn but also an environment that allows them to achieve their full potential—one where they feel safe. Controlling access is a critical part of providing a safe learning atmosphere.
