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ER providers push for federal protection against rising health worker violence

May 13, 2022, 17:54 by System
Nurses have been bitten, punched and strangled with stethoscopes, “all while just trying to provide basic care to patients,” Todd Haines, a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, said.
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ER providers push for federal protection against rising health worker violence

May 13, 2022 Day on the Hill Government Relations Workplace Violence

The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With 50,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines and guides emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.

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