00:00Health workers in Teesside have been told they are not expected to continue treating patients who are persistently racist.
00:08Leaders at University Hospitals Tees are taking a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and violence against staff.
00:15More than 1,400 incidents of violence and aggression were recorded across the Trust last year.
00:22Staff in the Emergency Department at James Cook University Hospital are now wearing body cameras whilst at work.
00:30The Trust says they can deter abuse and help investigate incidents.
00:34It's also prosecuting offenders and can withdraw or delay treatment where appropriate.
00:39Group Chief Executive Stacey Hunter says protecting staff remains priority.
