Rising clinic pressures increase aggressive encounters, making calm communication, early warning recognition, and clear team-based safety procedures essential to protect clinicians.

The patient told police that Muscoreil "became angry and raised his voice at her" after she expressed concerns about the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Almost two years ago, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across Tennessee rallied to support hospital staff and nurses working in medical facilities. People drive by ...

In May, surveyors issued Jefferson Health’s Abington (Pa.) Hospital an immediate jeopardy warning after determining a security guard used excessive force against a psychiatric patient who had not ...

University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife, and causing lasting harm. Dr Fiona Willer from UQ's Centre for Community Health and ...

Texas Children’s Hospital is facing $15,625 in penalties after a security officer was hospitalized in an attack, according to federal authorities. During the Nov. 10, 2022, attack, authorities said ...

PARIS — The rise in violent incidents at hospitals and doctors' offices has led clinicians to be on constant lookout for ways to keep themselves safe while caring for patients. At SantExpo 2023, well ...

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health recently posted signs at a number of its facilities warning that “aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.” Officials noted the signs are not in response to any ...

A woman visiting a patient at UPMC was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance, assaulting an officer and trying to ...

Once dementia has set in, it’s time to adjust to a new reality which can include behavioral challenges as the family member experiences frustrations associated with their symptoms.