AHA calls on DOJ to take action against workplace violence
In a March 23 , 兔子先生 (AHA) asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to鈥痵upport legislation to protect health care workers from assault and intimidation. 鈥淪ince the onset of the pandemic, 鈥 violence against hospital employees has markedly increased 鈥 and there is no sign it is receding. Studies indicate 44% of nurses report experiencing physical violence and 68% report experiencing verbal abuse during the pandemic,鈥 the letter stated. Last year, DOJ took action to address the rise in violent behavior on commercial aircraft. AHA asked the department to support legislation aimed at providing similar protections鈥痶o health care workers. (AHA鈥, 3/23/22)