Health service charged following assault on nurse
Austin Health has been charged with alleged health and safety breaches after a nurse was assaulted by a patient in 2017.
The assault — which occurred at Austin Health’s Secure Extended Care Unit in Heidelberg on 18 October — left the nurse with head, face and body injuries that required hospital treatment.
As a result, WorkSafe Victoria has filed three charges against the health service at the Heidelberg Magistrates Court under section 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 — alleging that Austin Health failed to provide and maintain a safe workplace and provide information to reduce the risk.
The matter will be heard at Heidelberg Magistrates Court on 28 August.
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