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Panic Buttons Sought by U.S. Hospitals as Pandemic Brings Violence Spike
- Group requests billions in federal funds for safety measures
- Incidents contribute to rising turnover and expenses
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U.S. hospitals battling the pandemic are again asking for federal support, but this time it’s for panic buttons instead of protective gear.
Rising violence and harassment in hospitals is the latest stress for health-care workers -- and the latest strain on facilities’ finances as the world enters the third year of the pandemic.