Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Workplace violence in healthcare is at an unprecedented level. In fact, nearly 75% of workplace assaults occur in a healthcare setting. To understand how prevalent this issue is, we’ve compiled several news articles on incidents that recently occurred.
Cops: Patient arrested after firing gun at Emory Decatur Hospital staff
An incident involving an armed patient inside a DeKalb County hospital prompted a swift police response Wednesday morning and resulted in one arrest.
NHS nurse is stabbed at hospital in Wolverhampton
As police arrest man, 21, for wounding and on site security is increased
Nashville police arrest man found with knives, hatchet while threatening hospital staff
Billy Brandenburg was exhibiting signs of drug use and threatening to kill people and punch the walls. According to employees, Brandenburg had been dropped off at the ER complaining of hand and leg pain. However, he was acting erratic and was exhibiting signs of drug abuse.
Physician stabbed by patient
Physician stabbed by patient sues Pennsylvania Hospital, alleges safety issues
Man picking up patient from hospital stabbed twice
Man picking up patient from CT hospital suddenly stabbed twice in random attack
Man accused of causing lockdown at Mercy Hospital
Officers were called to Mercy Hospital after police say 22-year-old Cristo Martinez was trying to get into the labor and delivery wing.
At least 4 wounded, prompting heavy police activity at Portland hospital
At least four people are hurt after gunfire erupted in Portland, Oregon, prompting heavy police activity at an area hospital, multiple news outlets are reporting.
Healthcare Workers Exposed to More Than 50 Attacks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration alleged that workers at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center in Bradenton suffered more than 50 attacks from 2015 through 2017. The decision, announced by the U.S. Department of Labor Tuesday, reinforces OSHA’s stance that its general duty clause can be used to cite employers in alleged workplace violence cases.
2 dead in Indiana hospital shooting
Munster police were dispatched to the hospital about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday due to a physical disturbance between a patient and an employee. Two security officers responded to the scene. Police were told prior to arrival that shots had been fired.
Upon arrival to the patient room, police found that the patient and one security officer sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Man Shot by Police, Hospital Security in Emergency Room
Authorities say a man has died after being shot by police and hospital security officers during an altercation in an Ohio hospital emergency room.
Man killed and security guard injured in ‘settling of scores’ outside Paris hospital
A man has died while a female security guard was seriously injured in a shooting outside a Paris hospital on Monday.
Authorities: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself
Former NFL player Phillip Adams fatally shot five people, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren before killing himself early Thursday.