Townsville University Hospital apologises after alleged sexual assault of nurse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Townsville University Hospital apologises after alleged sexual assault of nurse

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The chair of the board of North Queensland's largest hospital has publicly apologised to a nurse who was reportedly sexually assaulted by a patient and promised a full review. Acting Townsville Hospital and Health Service chief executive Stephen Eaton confirmed the patient was still being treated at the hospital with increased security measures. "The level of staffing, whether that's health security or one-to-one staffing, this is the additional workforce we are putting around the environment at the moment," he said. 'Whatever we can do' Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick had been asked in March to review the safety and wellbeing of all Queensland Health staff.

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Investigation underway into report of sexual assault at Townsville University Hospital
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Investigation underway into report of sexual assault at Townsville University Hospital

ABC  

Investigations are underway into reports a nurse was sexually assaulted at North Queensland's largest hospital. The ABC understands the nurse was sexually assaulted by a patient while on shift at the Townsville University Hospital earlier this month, and is yet to return to work. A no excuse for abuse sign outside Townsville University Hospital emergency department. "The union has sought …

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