Efforts underway to improve security in California hospitals
Hospital Safety Insider, December 16, 2010
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The death of two healthcare workers has prompted hospitals to increase safety and security in California hospitals.
An East Bay, CA, assembly-woman, Mary Hayashi, D-Hayward introduced a bill last week, saying it would improve the safety in hospitals, mental health institutions, and correctional medical facilities, reported The Napa Valley Register.
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