Florida nurse attacked: Family wants to see change in wake of brutal beating by Baker Act patient
A Florida nurse who had essentially every bone in her face broken by a Baker Act patient who attacked her has a long road to recovery as her family demands change.
How did Palms West nurse attack suspect end up at hospital that doesn't accept Baker Act patients?
WPTV asked Palms West for a copy of its policies on handling Baker Act patients, after a patient is alleged to have attacked a nurse.
'This is unimaginable': Palms West nurse's children react to mother's beating by patient
The children of Leelama Lal, 67, of Royal Palm Beach faulted the lack of security they say led to the beating and may leave their mother blind.
Palms West beating: Judge denies bail, house arrest for patient arrested in attack on nurse
Leelamma Lal, a 67-year-old nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, may lose her eyesight as a result of the beating she sustained on Feb. 18.
Who was watching Baker Act patient before nurse attacked?
The brutal attack of a Palm Beach County nurse by a patient at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital last week is hitting close to the heart of health care workers.
Palms West CEO decries 'unprovoked, senseless violence' in patient's beating of nurse
After nurse attacked by patient, Palms West CEO said 'more must be done' to keep health care employees safer and called on Congress to act.
Palm West patient showed no problems until two days before attack on nurse, witnesses say
Stephen Scantlebury will remain at the Palm Beach County Jail prior to his attempted murder trial for the beating of Leelamma Lal on Feb. 18.
Palms West patient who beat nurse suffered paranoia episode, witnesses detail at hearing
Stephen Scantlebury will remain at the County Jail prior to his attempted murder trial for the beating of Leelamma Lal on Feb. 18.
Wife of suspect in brutal attack of Palms West nurse says husband was paranoid
The man accused of attacking a nurse at a Palm Beach County hospital will remain in prison until his case goes to trial. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Sign up for our NewslettersCourt records show Stephen Scantlebury is accused of brutally beating 67-year-old Leela Lal,
Her name is Leelamma Lal: Attorneys identify Palms West nurse beaten by patient last week
LeeLamma Lal, 67, is a nurse who has served at Palms West Hospital for over 21 years. Her family has hired a law firm to ...
Woman 'Spent Her Entire Life' Wanting To Be A Nurse, Daughter Said. Then She Was Attacked On The Job.
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'ANGRY': Daughter, son of attacked HCA Florida Palms West Hospital nurse speak out, hire attorney
The daughter and son of Leelamma Lal, the HCA Florida Palms West nurse brutally attacked by a patient while on the job, are ...
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Coastal Karma Brewing planning fundraiser for HCA Florida Palms West nurse
Phelps, who is also a co-owner of Coastal Karma Brewing in Lake Park, knew she had to do something to help. On March 29, ...
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Hospital CEO defends procedures amid calls for worker safety after violent attack on nurse
The man accused of violently attacking a nurse made his first court appearance on Tuesday while the CEO of the hospital ...
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Healthcare workers rally for protections following attack on nurse
Health professionals gathered Sunday afternoon near the scene of the crime at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in support of better security for health workers and the injured nurse, identified ...
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“I Was Furious”: Family Outraged After Nurse Beaten, CEO 911 Call
The family of a Palm Beach County nurse brutally attacked by a psychiatric patient at Palms West Hospital is demanding ...
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