Three employees at the QEII Emergency and Trauma Centre in Halifax were injured by a patient in a serious incident on Wednesday, according to Nova Scotia’s health minister Michelle Thompson. The department was subject to a threat, which has been contained by Halifax Regional Police. The interim president and CEO of Nova Scotia Health, Karen Oldfield, stated that a Code Silver was called and the patient was taken into custody by the police. The incident left many healthcare workers shaken, and the healthcare facility is working closely with Halifax Regional Police and union partners to ensure safe workplaces. Support has been offered to the staff involved in the incident.
The incident at the QEII Emergency and Trauma Centre involved a patient injuring three employees, leading to a Code Silver being called and the police taking the patient into custody. The healthcare workers are familiar with the intensity required for providing life-saving care, but this incident has left many of them shaken. The healthcare facility is working with law enforcement and union partners to ensure safe workplaces and support has been offered to those involved in the incident. The health minister reassured healthcare and support staff that efforts will be made to make workplaces as safe as possible.
The health minister expressed sadness over the incident at the QEII Emergency and Trauma Centre, where three employees were injured by a patient. The facility is working closely with Halifax Regional Police to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of staff. Support has been offered to those involved in the incident, and efforts are being made to provide safe workplaces for healthcare workers. The incident has left many healthcare workers shaken, despite their familiarity with the intensity required for providing life-saving care.
The incident at the QEII Emergency and Trauma Centre in Halifax is being described as a serious incident by Nova Scotia’s health minister. The patient responsible for injuring three employees was taken into custody by Halifax Regional Police, and a Code Silver was called during the incident. The healthcare facility is working with law enforcement and union partners to ensure the safety of staff and offer support to those affected by the incident. Efforts are being made to make workplaces as safe as possible for healthcare workers in the aftermath of the incident.
Nova Scotia’s health minister Michelle Thompson described the incident at the QEII Emergency and Trauma Centre as a serious incident that left three employees injured. A threat was made by a patient, leading to the involvement of Halifax Regional Police and the initiation of a Code Silver. The healthcare workers involved in the incident are being offered support, and efforts are being made to ensure safe workplaces for all healthcare and support staff. The incident has caused many healthcare workers to feel shaken, despite their experience in providing life-saving care.
The incident at the QEII Emergency and Trauma Centre in Halifax involved a threat made by a patient that led to three employees being injured. The incident has been contained by Halifax Regional Police, and the patient responsible has been taken into custody. The healthcare facility is working with law enforcement and union partners to provide support to the staff affected by the incident and to ensure safe workplaces for all healthcare workers. Efforts are being made to address the intensity of providing life-saving care and the impact it can have on healthcare workers.
