昆士兰医院的护士暴力行为自2019年以来上升了50%,原因是尽管有新的安全和法律,但人员短缺和等待时间长。
Nurse violence in Queensland hospitals rose 50% since 2019 due to staffing shortages and long waits, despite new security and laws.
自2019-20年以来,昆士兰公立医院对护士和助产士的暴力行为猛增近50%,原因是等待时间长、人手不足和患者需求未得到满足。
Violence against nurses and midwives in Queensland public hospitals has surged nearly 50% since 2019-20, driven by long wait times, understaffing, and unmet patient needs.
工作人员报告说,攻击事件增加,包括遭到殴打、刺伤或吐口水,70%接受调查的工人目睹或经历暴力。
Staff report increased assaults, including being bashed, stabbed, or spat at, with 70% of surveyed workers witnessing or experiencing violence.
工会将安全不足、培训不足和防护设备不足列为主要问题,尽管政府雇用了 70 名新安全官员,通过了更严格的法律,并部署了医疗保健大使。
Unions cite inadequate security, poor training, and insufficient protective equipment as key concerns, despite the government hiring 70 new security officers, passing stricter laws, and deploying healthcare ambassadors.
昆士兰州卫生部强调现有的安全措施,如闭路电视、尸体摄像头和降级培训,而官员们承认系统性的挑战和为改善安全进行持续投资的需要。
Queensland Health emphasizes existing safety measures like CCTV, body cameras, and de-escalation training, while officials acknowledge systemic challenges and the need for sustained investment to improve safety.