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.
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.
'I was furious': Family outraged after nurse beaten at Palms West, 911 call raises questions
The family of a Palm Beach County nurse brutally attacked by a psychiatric patient at Palms West Hospital is demanding answers. 911 recordings, exclusively obtained by WPBF 25 News, reveal a questionable response from hospital leadership.
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.
Her name is Leelamma Lal: Attorneys identify Palms West nurse beaten by patient last week
ROYAL PALM BEACH — The attorneys representing the nurse attacked last week at HCA Florida Palm West Hospital have identified the victim as Leelamma Lal, 67, a Royal Palm Beach resident who has ...
'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.
Family seeking answers after nurse attacked at Palms West Hospital
The family is looking for answers after a 911 call from someone identifying themselves as the Palms West CEO. Megyn Kelly blasted the Philadelphia Eagles for seemingly skipping their scheduled White House visit after emerging NFL champions.
Man accused of beating nurse at Palms West Hospital appears in court
Woman 'Spent Her Entire Life' Wanting To Be A Nurse, Daughter Said. Then She Was Attacked On The Job.
"She loved being a nurse, loved caring for patients, and the fact that this would happen to her where she should be safe was ...
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 ...
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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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Nurse advocates push for harsher penalties for assaulting health care workers
Health care workers are looking to lawmakers to get stronger safety measures on the books, and harsher penalties for assault.