由于过度拥挤、长期等待和心理健康危机,新西兰医院工人在两年内袭击事件增加了30%,到2025年6月达到7 777起,引发了新的安全措施和培训。
Hospital worker assaults in New Zealand rose 30% over two years, reaching 7,777 incidents by June 2025, due to overcrowding, long waits, and mental health crises, prompting new security measures and training.
在新西兰,对医院工作人员的攻击在两年内增加了30%,到2025年6月,据报有7 777起事件,原因是等待时间长、过度拥挤和心理健康问题未得到治疗。
Assaults on hospital workers in New Zealand rose 30% over two years, with 7,777 incidents reported by June 2025, driven by long wait times, overcrowding, and untreated mental health issues.
由于工作人员的工作量和压力,许多事件没有报告。
Many incidents go unreported due to staff workload and stress.
新西兰卫生部以3 100万美元的安全资金、44名新干事和20 000小时减少暴力培训作出了回应。
Health NZ responded with $31 million in security funding, 44 new officers, and 20,000 hours of violence-reduction training.
目前正在探索设施重新设计、警报系统和改善病人流动,特别是在周末。
Facility redesigns, alarm systems, and improved patient flow are being explored, especially on weekends.
虽然降级仍然是关键,但加强安全权力将需要新的法律。
While de-escalation remains key, enhanced security powers would require new laws.
袭击后请假的工人人数增加到393人。
The number of workers taking time off after assaults increased to 393.
新西兰卫生局继续与工会合作,应对系统性压力,改善安全。
Health NZ continues working with unions to address systemic pressures and improve safety.