Violence against medical workers is five times higher than other industries, and laws are being developed to allow the creation of ``in-hospital police''
There have been many reports of violence by patients against medical workers such as doctors and nurses in Japan. In the United States, there have been incidents of medical workers dying due to violence using guns, and there is an urgent need to build a mechanism to protect medical workers from violence. Meanwhile, in the state of Georgia in the United States, a bill has been enacted that allows the creation of an in-hospital police force to protect medical workers.
More hospitals create police forces, as critics warn of pitfalls : Shots - Health News : NPR
Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Healthcare Access, Supporting Healthcare Heroes, and Expanding Assistance to Expectant Mothers | Governor Brian P. Kemp Office of the Governor
https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-05-02/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-strengthening-healthcare-access-supporting
There have been many reports of violence against medical workers in Japan as well. In a questionnaire survey conducted by the Fukuoka City Medical Association in 2022, 41% of medical institutions answered 'yes' when asked about violence from patients and their families. The content of violence varied widely, such as 'complaints by long phone calls,' 'slander on the Internet and SNS,' and 'intimidation/coercion,' and some medical institutions were victims of 'violence/injury.'
In the United States, violence against medical workers can lead to gun violence. For example, on May 3, 2023, a shooting incident occurred at a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, in which one woman died and four medical workers were injured.
According to NPR, American healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience violence than other industries. In addition,
In order to solve the situation where violence against medical staff continues, the state of Georgia has ``strengthened penalties for patients who have violently assaulted medical staff'' and ``allows the establishment of hospital police to protect medical staff. ' and was signed into law by the Governor on May 2, 2022.
Georgia General Assembly - HB 383
https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64341
“Having dedicated hospital police officers will give them a better understanding of how hospitals are organized and run, and they will get to know health care workers and patients better,” said lawmaker Matt Reeves . He claims that by deploying police officers who are familiar with the situation in the hospital, it will be possible to respond according to the situation.
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