Bielsko-Biała hospital requests police protection amid staff threats
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- A hospital in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, has requested increased police protection due to threats against its staff.
- Hospital personnel, particularly those in the Emergency Department, have faced a wave of insults and threats following recent publications about the department's management.
- The hospital administration is seeking police intervention to ensure the safety of its employees.
The Provincial Hospital in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, has formally asked the police for enhanced security measures. This request comes in response to a disturbing rise in threats and insults directed at hospital staff, primarily those working in the Emergency Department (SOR).
Recent publications concerning the management of the SOR have apparently triggered a hostile reaction. Hospital employees, especially the emergency room personnel, have reported experiencing a significant increase in verbal abuse and direct threats. This hostile environment has prompted the hospital administration to seek external assistance to safeguard its workforce.
The hospital administration emphasized that the safety and well-being of its staff are paramount. By involving the police, the institution aims to create a secure working environment, free from harassment and intimidation, allowing medical professionals to focus on patient care without fear.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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