What hospitals can do to protect staff and patients when violence strikes a place of healing

UPMC hospital shooting puts focus on violence health care workers see 'at an increased rate'

Workplace safety remains an urgent, much-needed priority for health care workers in Pennsylvania and across the nation, according to a nursing study.

What hospitals can do to protect staff and patients when violence strikes a place of healing

(CNN) — The gunman arrived at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania carrying a bag with a handgun and zip ties, authorities said. He went straight to the Intensive Care Unit, where he held staff members hostage until he was killed…

The Relentless School Nurse: Gun Safety is Healthcare – A Guide to Life-Saving Conversations

Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Combat Gun Violence A New Resource from Brady’s This Is Our Lane Campaign As a nurse, I’ve always believed in the power of education and prevention. Today, I’m thrilled to share an initiative that aligns perfectly with these public health principles. Brady’s This Is Our Lane campaign has just released a groundbreaking resource guide titled “How to Talk to Patients About Gun Access and Safety.” This guide se…

After Pennsylvania hospital shooting, expressions of compassion and anger

Nicole Stallings, president of the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks about the frustration healthcare workers are feeling. Many Pennsylvania hospitals began boosting security before the UPMC tragedy.

The circumstances of the incident that took place on Friday morning in the Legnica hospital are being investigated. One of the patients attacked the facility's employees. What is known about the course of the incident?

Nine employees of the Provincial Specialist Hospital in Legnica (Lower Silesia) were injured in an attack by a 31-year-old man. He was taken to the Legnica Emergency Department because he was behaving aggressively. When he was freed from the belts to undergo tests, the man began to attack the staff.