Violence in the workplace

Healthcare workers experience the highest rates or work place violence and are 5 times more likely to suffer from workplace violence than all workers overall.

Articles

Nurse Almost Beaten to Death by Patient at Hospital

A nurse nearly died from a brutal attack by a psychiatric patient at the hospital she worked at.

 

Two Nurses Attacked at HCA

Two nurses attacked at HCA Florida Fawcett, RNs say hospital failed to protect staff. 

Man Attacks Two Healthcare Workers at Mobile Infirmary

A homeless man is facing multiple charges after police said he assaulted two healthcare workers at Mobile Infirmary.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I help stop the violent attacks happening the hospitals?

To voice concerns and make it known that these changes need to occur, call, email, or message the Department of Health and the state governor.

What needs to be changed in the hospitals to help protect the nurses?

Getting higher paid and properly trained security is a start. There also needs to be enough security in the hospitals to handle the patient load. These security offices need to be located throughout the hospital so that they can get to the situation in a timely manner before staff are harmed

Those who chose the most noble profession and dedicate their lives to helping others heal, have unintentionally put themselves on the front line of some of the worst attacks.

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The violence that has been occuring in healthcare settings has gotten out of hand. This webcite is to educate and make more poeple aware of this issue.