Patient Assaults Staff After Alarm Fails at Aalborg Hospital

Multiple staff members at the psychiatric department of Aalborg University Hospital in Aalborg East were assaulted by a patient, resulting in both physical and psychological injuries. The incident occurred after the department's alarm system failed to function when staff attempted to activate it.

According to union representative Tina Brejl Aagaard, the affected employees have been sent home and are receiving support. The patient involved has been reported to the police. The failure of the assault alarm meant that other personnel were not alerted, preventing them from intervening and assisting their colleagues during the attack.

Peter Larsen, deputy director at Aalborg University Hospital, confirmed the incident and the malfunction of the alarm system. He stated that the hospital is taking the matter "very seriously" and has since implemented an emergency plan to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. The hospital is investigating the cause of the alarm failure.