Royal Alexandra Hospital Tightens ER Security

0:00The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton just dropped new rules for its emergency room to boost safety. Now, patients can only bring one bag and one person with them. That visitor gets one bag too. Security searching every bag for weapons or band stuff. Alberta Health Services announced this Tuesday. They'll make exceptions for medical devices or child care items. It's all aimed at keeping things secure after recent violence. This kicked off from a stabbing on April 3rd. A 42-year-old man got life-threatening injuries right in the ER. Hospital staff immediately called for tighter security measures. The United Nurses of Alberta has pushed for weapons detection systems at busy ERs like this for years. A man faces charges in the attack. The changes should also cut down noise and free up space. Staff can bend rules for folks needing extra support. These steps show hospitals stepping up to protect everyone inside. That's your Canada News Today update. AI powered and always on.