WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A mental health technician was attacked while trying to assist a patient in the Psych Intake area of a West Palm Beach hospital.
The West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) stated that on Tuesday, an off-duty officer responded to HCA Florida JFK North Hospital after they received an ER Radio call to assist hospital staff with an “unruly” patient.
Upon arrival, the officer learned that the patient was being held in a quiet room due to their violent behavior. Medical staff reported that the patient, who was not wearing clothing, was behaving aggressively both verbally and physically…