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Timmins Hospital ER Adds Hands-On Security
7 Oct
Summary
- Timmins Hospital ER implements hands-on security techniques.
- Increased violent and erratic behavior led to new security measures.
- Hospital ER staff have sustained injuries from aggressive patients.
Timmins and District Hospital has implemented significant security upgrades in its emergency department in response to escalating incidents of violent and erratic behavior. These new measures include a more visible security presence and the authorization for security staff to employ hands-on techniques when de-escalation proves ineffective. This policy shift was prompted by feedback from staff who reported injuries and from observations of patients leaving without receiving care.
Security officers are now stationed in the ER nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with additional patrols across the hospital. These enhanced security protocols are projected to increase operational costs for the hospital. The Ministry of Health has stated its commitment to supporting hospitals in maintaining safe environments for both staff and patients.
In conjunction with these immediate safety enhancements, Timmins and District Hospital is planning a future expansion of its emergency department. This expansion will feature a larger waiting area and more private treatment spaces, intended to further improve safety and patient experience.
