Man Charged with Homicide in Hospital Security Officer’s Death
The security officer died a month after collapsing during an altercation with a psychiatric patient at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital.
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.
Huntsville police officers say the suspect pointed his gun at them before they fired their weapons.
The measure follows years of the union pushing for better hospital security and nurse training.
Hospitals, schools and universities that encounter behavioral health issues should include safe behavioral healthcare design in emergency rooms and clinics.
Below we summarize the HITECH Act’s success based on the goals of its creators.
The 46-year-old patient was fatally shot by two security guards after he emerged from a treatment room wielding two knives.
The patient who is autistic and bipolar had been admitted to Excela Healthcare Westmoreland Hospital for self-inflicted injuries.
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