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Healthcare workers face rising violence; a Pennsylvania hospital shooting underscores the growing issue.
A recent shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, where a gunman held staff hostage, highlights the increasing violence against healthcare workers.
Healthcare and social assistance workers faced 72.8% of workplace violence cases in 2021-2022, with 48% of nonfatal injuries occurring in the sector, despite making up only 10% of the workforce.
Simple assaults on healthcare staff have risen from 10 incidents per 100 beds to 22 over three years, according to the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.
Hospitals are implementing safety measures like security personnel and surveillance cameras, but experts say the stress of healthcare settings and high emotions contribute to the rise in violence.
Los trabajadores de la salud se enfrentan a una creciente violencia; un tiroteo en el hospital de Pennsylvania subraya el creciente problema.