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Hospital Attack Injures EMT, Sparks Safety Legislation

4/8/2026

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An attack at Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota, left Emergency Medical Technician Rob Madsen with head injuries requiring brain surgery after a patient on a mental health hold struck him and other staff with a bed rail, injuring four.
The incident was captured on video.
The Minnesota legislature has mandated hospitals to implement violence preparedness plans and is considering minimum nurse-to-patient ratios to enhance safety.

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An attack at Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota, left Emergency Medical Technician Rob Madsen with head injuries requiring brain surgery after a patient on a mental health hold struck him and other staff with a bed rail, injuring four.
The incident was captured on video.
The Minnesota legislature has mandated hospitals to implement violence preparedness plans and is considering minimum nurse-to-patient ratios to enhance safety.