hospital workers

The legislation has been praised by health workers. The Florida Hospital Association says the law will lead to safer working conditions and better patient care.

Georgia is the latest state to enact a law that allows hospitals to create independent police forces. Critics worry the law enforcement focus could have unintended consequences.

Data show physical attacks on hospital personnel by patients, family members and others are on the rise, and that nurses are most likely to be the victims.

As part of a larger plan to create what has been dubbed “Health Village,” Florida Hospital is building an upscale apartment complex near the hospital to…