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health8 days ago•58 min saved

Aging Saunders Building hampers safety and security at Tewksbury Hospital

Tewksbury Hospital’s aging Saunders Building and a patient population with many forensic referrals complicate safety and security decisions. After a string of violent incidents, the state banned pepper gel in clinical areas, triggering outcry and a partial reversal as officials balance treatment with security. The 1963 building is cited as a major barrier to upgrades, with replacing it estimated at about $11 million, while the campus’s 700 acres include numerous aging structures. Staffing gaps leave many psychiatric beds unfilled, and officials are weighing options like dedicated court-involved units (roughly $6 million each) and defensive shields, all amid debates on how best to protect staff and patients without compromising care.

via The Boston Globe|

#forensic-patients #health #pepper-gel-ban

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

"El Salvador's Polarizing Leader Bukele Poised for Re-election Victory"

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, known as the "world's coolest dictator," is poised for a landslide re-election victory, garnering support for his tough security measures against gangs despite criticism of human rights violations and erosion of democratic norms. Bukele's crackdown on gangs has led to a significant reduction in homicides but also resulted in the indefinite state of emergency, mass arrests, and concerns over freedom of the press. While some praise Bukele for ending gang extortion, others lament the erosion of liberties and democratic principles. Despite international concerns, Bukele's popularity and successes have overshadowed human rights issues, with his party expected to gain unchecked authority in the upcoming election.

via NPR|

#democracy #el-salvador #human-rights

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

El Salvador's Leader Defends Controversial Gang Crackdown at UN

El Salvador President Bukele defended his administration's gang crackdown during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, stating that the decisions taken were correct and have transformed the country into a model of security. Despite international criticism over human rights violations and lack of due process, Bukele highlighted the significant decrease in homicides and the improved safety that has allowed Salvadorans to live without fear. While critics argue that innocent people have been swept up in the security blitz, Bukele's security policies remain popular domestically and are likely to be a key focus of his re-election campaign. The president emphasized the country's progress in attracting international visitors and reversing the massive exodus of Salvadorans, aiming for more people to return than leave.

via Yahoo News|

#el-salvador #gang-crackdown #human-rights-violations