Psychiatric Facility Operator Cited Again for Failure to Protect Employees from Violent Patient Attacks
Melbourne, Florida – The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken action against Circles of Care Inc., a provider of psychiatric and rehabilitation services, for the third time in five years. The organization was cited for safety violations following violent patient attacks resulting in worker fatalities and injuries. OSHA’s recent citation against Circles of Care includes a “repeat” violation and an “other-than-serious” violation for failing to implement adequate safety measures to protect staff from …