The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following announcement today (April 28) regarding an incident of a healthcare staff member suspected to have been assaulted:
 
     An Operation Assistant (OPA) was assaulted around 9am while maintaining order on the second floor of the Ambulatory Care Centre. Hospital staff and security staff immediately arrived on the scene to assist, and called the Police for assistance. The injured OPA was sent to the QEH Accident and Emergency Department for treatment. The OPA's left ear was injured and the staff member was discharged after treatment. The police arrested a male patient at the hospital later, who was suspected to be connected with the case.
 
     The hospital is highly concerned about the incident, expressed sympathy and rendered necessary support to the injured staff member. The hospital resolutely adopts a zero-tolerance attitude to any workplace violence and strongly condemns the violent act. The hospital will follow up and fully co-operate with the Police investigation.
 
     The hospital has long attached great concern to work safety for its staff under prevailing guidelines and measures to prevent workplace violence. The hospital appeals to patients and relatives to follow the advice of healthcare workers.
 
     The hospital has reported the incident to the Hospital Authority Head Office via the Advance Incident Reporting System.

Ends/Monday, April 28, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:58

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