Capsicum spray, duress alarms among key recommendations in NSW hospital security review

Tracey Fairhurst
Updated February 18 2021 - 4:02pm, first published February 16 2021 - 1:00pm
The Health Services Union (HSU) has welcomed the released of the Anderson Report, calling it long overdue recognition of the violent reality many hospital workers confront.
The Health Services Union (HSU) has welcomed the released of the Anderson Report, calling it long overdue recognition of the violent reality many hospital workers confront.

TRIALLING the use of capsicum spray, duress alarms and ending the culture of under-reporting patient violence are among key recommendations in a report on hospital security and staff safety.

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Tracey Fairhurst

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