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April 2020 recognized as "Workplace Violence Prevention Month" in S.C.
The Resolution, known as H. 4904, was introduced by Representative Wendell G. Gilliard on January 15, and has been approved by the S.C. House of Representatives.According to Representative Gilliard, the resolution aims to raise awareness of workplace violence in the healthcare employment sector and to encourage healthcare employers along with law enforcement to host workplace violence training.
22 Jan 2020
A plea for help after spike in violence against nurses and caretakers: letter to the editor
Employers must investigate workplace violence incidents, risks, or hazards as soon as practical; provide training and education to employees who may be exposed to workplace violence, hazards and risks; meet record keeping requirements; and prohibit acts of discrimination or retaliation against employees for reporting workplace violence incidents, threats, or concerns.
21 Jan 2020
The dangers of being a doctor: threatened by those who seek help
Recently, the House of Representatives passed a bill, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare and Social Service Workers Act. This bill, as the name suggests, seeks to provide legal protections to health care workers from workplace violence. The passing of this bill did not create much fanfare; we did not see any coverage of it on the evening news, nor was it mentioned by any of the presidential candidates.Read the article written by two physicians explaining why the bill is a necessity.
3 Jan 2020
China adopts new law to stop violence against medical workers
The law bans any organization or individual from threatening or harming the personal safety or dignity of medical workers, stipulating that their personal safety and dignity shall not be infringed on and that their legitimate rights and interests are protected by law.
28 Dec 2019
WHO Director-General praises bravery of health workers during visit to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo following fatal attacks on Ebola responders
In Goma, Dr Tedros met and thanked Ebola responders who are in hospital recovering from injuries suffered in the 27 November attacks. "You are working to save lives and you get attacked -- this is wrong," he said.
1 Dec 2019