Allina Health appeals over $83,000 in fines for workplace violence incidents at Minnesota hospital

Allina Health faces over $83,000 in proposed fines from the Minnesota Department of Labor related to 16 incidents of workplace violence at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The fines are currently under appeal by Allina. The Minnesota Nurses Association reported that nurses are being assigned more patients, particularly at night, leading to increased violence. A union survey found that 45% of nurses experienced physical violence at work. The state investigation revealed serious incidents of violence, with fines ranging from $4,000 to $7,200. The rise in violence is attributed to agitated patients, with reports of severe attacks on nurses increasing this year.