What is workplace violence?
Workplace violence is an occupational hazard that occurs frequently in health care workplaces. When we say, “workplace violence,” we mean any act of violence or threat of violence that occurs within the worksite or while an employee is doing their job.
Workplace violence prevention tips
Here’s advice from the five Northern California Kaiser nurses who have been working on mitigating and preventing workplace violence at their facilities.
Houlton Regional Hospital nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
“This contract is an important tool in our ongoing efforts to address a number of challenges at HRH, including workplace violence and the loss of experienced nursing staff,” said RN Misty Porter, emergency department.
Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
Apr 4, 2022
DC Circuit Court hears oral arguments urging OSHA to retain emergency standard and issue permanent standard to protect health care workers against Covid-19
NNU argued today before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on behalf of leading national labor organizations and unions representing nurses and health care workers.
National Nurses United
Apr 4, 2022
Mee Memorial Hospital RNs in King City ratify four-year contract with wins for patients, nurses
The new collective bargaining agreement was ratified with 100 percent of RNs’ support and includes victories for patients and nurses at the King City, Calif., facility.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
Mar 31, 2022
Registered nurses call on CDC to prioritize health care workers for second Covid-19 booster shot
NNU sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control calling on the agency to immediately approve a recommendation for a second Covid-19 vaccine booster for nurses and other health care workers.
National Nurses United
Mar 30, 2022
AHMC Seton Medical Center nurses to hold a one-day strike to demand safe patient staffing
AHMC Seton nurses say they intend to hold a one-day strike beginning the morning of Wednesday, March 30, to demand that hospital management adheres to California’s safe staffing law.
California Nurses Association
Mar 25, 2022
HCA’s Mission Hospital penalized nearly $30,000 for failing to protect nurses and other health care workers from Covid-19
RNs have been protesting against the unsafe working conditions, including holding a speak-out in February 2022.
National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
Mar 23, 2022