North Carolina Nurse Suffers Broken Leg in ER Attack, Highlighting Rising Violence Against Healthcare Workers
PINEHURST, N.C. — A nurse at Moore County Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, is currently recovering from injuries sustained during an attack by a patient in the emergency department. Hospital officials confirmed that the nurse, identified as Crystal Thompson, suffered a broken leg in the incident. The accused, 35-year-old Karla Hardy, faces charges of assaulting emergency personnel. The circumstances that precipitated the confrontation remain unclear. The attack shines a spotlight on the ongoing safety concerns …