Clinic Dortmund upgrades: Bodycams against aggression in everyday life!
Clinic Dortmund upgrades: Bodycams against aggression in everyday life!
Essen, Deutschland - In German clinics, there are increasing attacks on medical staff. A worrying increase of almost 30 percent in raw crimes such as theft and assault between 2019 and 2022 was found in North Rhine-Westphalia. The alarming situation show particularly serious incidents, such as the brutal attack on employees of an emergency room in Essen in September 2022. Relatives of a deceased patient violated several employees. These incidents have led to an immediate reinforcement of the security service in the hospitals to protect the staff, as the Krone reported.
Bodycams for security
In response to the increasing aggressiveness, the Dortmund Clinic decided to equip the staff with bodycams. Clinic boss Michael Kötzing said that such incidents were not uncommon and names the relocation of the drug scene near his hospital. In addition, tricksters in the facility already occurred. The use of the bodycams is said to have a deterrent effect and serve as evidence in escalating situations. Legal exams are currently underway for the exact use of these devices, and a start date for the introduction has not yet been determined. The bodycams should primarily be used in the three emergency rooms and only switch on when necessary to maintain the privacy of the patients, informed Kötzing in a current update.The developments in the clinics reflect a worrying trend that requires more attention. Another report by the Crime Prevention shows that the protection of healthcare institutions is essential to ensure the safety of employees and patients. The situation remains tense and the measures to prevent attacks must be continuously evaluated and adapted to increase security in everyday hospital life.
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