Florida nurse attacked: Family wants to see change in wake of brutal beating by Baker Act patient
A Florida nurse who had essentially every bone in her face broken by a Baker Act patient who attacked her has a long road to recovery as her family demands change.
How did Palms West nurse attack suspect end up at hospital that doesn't accept Baker Act patients?
WPTV asked Palms West for a copy of its policies on handling Baker Act patients, after a patient is alleged to have attacked a nurse.
Palms West patient who beat nurse suffered paranoia episode, witnesses detail at hearing
Stephen Scantlebury will remain at the Palm Beach County Jail prior to his attempted murder trial for the beating of Leelamma Lal on Feb. 18.
Palms West beating: Judge denies bail, house arrest for patient arrested in attack on nurse
Leelamma Lal, a 67-year-old nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, may lose her eyesight as a result of the beating she sustained on Feb. 18.
Palms West CEO decries 'unprovoked, senseless violence' in patient's beating of nurse
After nurse attacked by patient, Palms West CEO said 'more must be done' to keep health care employees safer and called on Congress to act.
'This is unimaginable': Palms West nurse's children react to mother's beating by patient
The children of Leelama Lal, 67, of Royal Palm Beach faulted the lack of security they say led to the beating and may leave their mother blind.
Her name is Leelamma Lal: Attorneys identify Palms West nurse beaten by patient last week
LeeLamma Lal, 67, is a nurse who has served at Palms West Hospital for over 21 years. Her family has hired a law firm to ...
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'ANGRY': Daughter, son of attacked HCA Florida Palms West Hospital nurse speak out, hire attorney
The daughter and son of Leelamma Lal, the HCA Florida Palms West nurse brutally attacked by a patient while on the job, are ...
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Nurse advocates push for harsher penalties for assaulting health care workers
Health care workers are looking to lawmakers to get stronger safety measures on the books, and harsher penalties for assault.
Palm West patient showed no problems until two days before attack on nurse, witnesses say
Stephen Scantlebury will remain at the Palm Beach County Jail prior to his attempted murder trial for the beating of Leelamma ...
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Nurse attack suspect will remain jailed, accused of saying 'Indians are bad' after incident
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The man accused of brutally attacking a nurse at a Palm Beach County hospital last week will remain in jail as he awaits trial. A judge made the decision during a Thursday ...
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Hospital CEO defends procedures amid calls for worker safety after violent attack on nurse
The man accused of violently attacking a nurse made his first court appearance on Tuesday while the CEO of the hospital ...
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Florida nurse’s daughter: Hospital attack was preventable
"The fact that this happened at a healthcare facility which should have proper security is beyond me," Dr. Cindy Joseph said ...