‘Violence at work is the norm’: Staff attacks soar more than 60 per cent in hospitals
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Violence in public hospitals has increased over the last four years. Last year, records show 26,730 incidents occurred. Healthcare workers reported being bitten and punched. Some staff members suffered broken bones.
Violence in the state’s public hospitals has surged over the past four years, with a record 26,730 incidents logged last year including healthcare workers being bitten, punched and having their bones broken.