Health
Hospital Places Five to Seven Patients Annually on Blacklist: 'One Year Without Nursing Care'
The Albert Schweitzer Hospital in the Dordrecht region places five to seven patients annually on a blacklist for aggressive behavior, banning them from nursing wards for one year while maintaining emergency care access. Director of Care Marcel Remijn explains that patients receive warnings and yellow cards before a red card results in a year-long ban. This measure addresses rising aggression among staff, often linked to alcohol or drugs. A court recently upheld the hospital's decision against a patient's son who threatened a nurse. The hospital has implemented de-escalation training and removed staff portraits from its website to enhance employee safety.
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