Mary Rutan Health has issued the following statement after the Ohio Nurses Association and Mary Rutan Nurses raised concerns about workplace safety at the Bellefontaine City Council Tuesday night:
“The safety of our patients, team members and visitors remains a top priority at Mary Rutan Health. We recognize the serious concerns raised by our nurses and appreciate their advocacy for a safe and supportive care environment. Protecting healthcare workers requires partnership. It depends on strong internal safety practices, effective collaboration with law enforcement and prosecutors, and the support of the community we serve. Mary Rutan Health leadership has previously had conversations with the Bellefontaine Police Department and the City Prosecutor to discuss opportunities to strengthen communication and response procedures. We appreciate the ongoing dialogue and remain committed to working collaboratively with both agencies as conversations continue. Within our organization, every reported security event is reviewed through our incident reporting process. We maintain 24/7 on-site security coverage and are continuing to listen to our team members, supporting their concerns and taking meaningful steps to strengthen workplace safety.”
