Hospital Security Guaranteed: On-site Law Enforcement for Medical Staff Protection
In a bid to protect medical personnel from rising violence, the government of Kazakhstan is taking decisive action. The initiative, driven by concerns voiced by healthcare workers and supported by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, involves the installation of security posts in hospitals and clinics across the country's cities.
The emergency department of City Multi-Profile Hospital No.2, which sees approximately 400 people daily with various injuries and conditions, has been a hotspot for aggressive behaviour not only from patients but also from their relatives. The head of the department, Madina Tabuldikyz, has spoken out about a lack of respect for doctors, highlighting the need for increased safety measures.
The Ministry of Health is working on related legislation and additional protective measures are under consideration, potentially including security posts in hospitals. These security posts are intended as a physical deterrent to assaults and to provide immediate security assistance to staff members.
The installation of security posts is being carried out in collaboration with the Department of Police. The exact locations of the cities where these measures are being implemented have not been specified. However, it is known that security posts have already been established in City Multi-Profile Hospitals for adults, City Children's Hospital No.2, and two republican clinics. Additionally, plans are being worked out to install security posts in Children's Multi-Profile Hospitals No.1 and No.3, as well as in the city perinatal center.
President Tokayev has instructed the government to strengthen measures to ensure medical staff safety, which includes increasing criminal penalties for violence against them to be on par with penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers. This move is part of a broader response to protect medical personnel from increasing violence.
Medical workers have welcomed this initiative, seeing it as a step towards creating a safe and stable working environment. Despite the lack of specific details about the nature or purpose of the security posts, the general consensus is that they will provide much-needed protection for those who dedicate their lives to saving others.
As the installation of security posts continues, the government and healthcare workers remain committed to ensuring the safety of medical personnel, providing a secure environment for patients, and upholding the dignity and respect due to all those who work tirelessly in the field of healthcare.
- In the realm of health and wellness, the rising incidents of violence against medical personnel have attracted the attention of Kazakhstan's political sphere, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev voicing concerns and advocating for strict penalties.
- Beyond the medical-conditions domain, this issue has expanded into the general news, as the government's decisive action, such as the installation of security posts, is being closely monitored by the public.
- The science of crime and justice is also engaged, as the collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Department of Police aims to address the aggressive behavior in hospitals and clinics nationwide, leading to a safer environment for both staff and patients.
