A male nurse was physically assaulted by a patient at the Accident and Emergency Department of Barbados’ Queen Elizabeth Hospital, prompting hospital management to reaffirm its commitment to protecting healthcare workers.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday at approximately 8 p.m. while the nurse was attending to another patient.
The patient involved is reported to be living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Communications Specialist at the hospital, Shane Sealy, acknowledged the seriousness of the incident and the concern it has raised among members of staff.
Hospital management has reassured healthcare professionals that their safety, security and well-being remain priorities.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the challenges faced by medical personnel working in busy emergency departments, where healthcare workers must provide treatment to patients while managing difficult and sometimes unpredictable situations.
