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ASH patient attacks elderly worker

Written on 26 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

An Atascadero State Hospital patient attacked an elderly psychiatric technician Wednesday night, leaving the ASH employee hospitalized in the intensive care unit. [KSBY] The patient attacked a male psychiatric technician in a hallway at ASH shortly after 9:30 p.m., according... (Continue reading)

Assaults continue at ASH after fines

Written on 17 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Patients injured four employees at Atascadero State Hospital in the 11 days following the issuance of a $27,000 fine for unsafe working conditions. [Tribune] The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health fined ASH $27,000 on November 29 for an... (Continue reading)