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May 9, 2023 • JEN Workplace Violence
Latest Journal of Emergency Nursing Dedicated to ED Workplace Violence Research
May issue explores risk assessment tools, a zero-tolerance campaign, personal alarms and more
October 27, 2022 • Workplace Violence
ENA, AONL Continue Commitment to Preventing Workplace Violence
Organizations launch updated workplace violence guidelines and toolkit to support health care workers
May 4, 2022 • Advocacy American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Nurses Association Workplace Violence
ENA, ACEP Push for Swift Passage of Workplace Violence Legislation
Sen. Tammy Baldwin joined ENA and ACEP members on Capitol Hill to build awareness of expected legislation aimed at curbing health care workplace violence.
May 2, 2022 • Advocacy American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Nurses Association No Silence on ED Violence Workplace Violence
Emergency Nurses, Physicians to Speak Out Against Workplace Violence
Members and leaders of ENA and ACEP will gather on Capitol Hill to encourage passage of workplace violence legislation.
February 18, 2022 • Advocacy Emergency Nurses Association Healthy Work Environment Staffing Workplace Violence
ENA President Jennifer Schmitz Statement on Key Emergency Nursing Issues
ENA President Jennifer Schmitz released a statement on issues facing ENA members and the emergency nursing community.
February 22, 2021 • Emergency Nurses Association Government Relations Legislation Workplace Violence
ENA Expresses Support for ‘Important and Timely’ Workplace Violence Legislation
ENA announced its support for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act of 2021 and its goal of protecting the safety of emergency nurses and other health care providers.
November 21, 2019 • Government Relations Legislation No Silence on ED Violence Workplace Violence
ENA-Supported Workplace Violence Bill Passed by House of Representatives
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Act of 2019, ENA priority legislation, was passed Thursday by the House of Representatives.
November 18, 2019 • American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Nurses Association No Silence on ED Violence Workplace Violence
Emergency Physicians and Emergency Nurses Unite to Stop ED Violence
ENA and ACEP launched "No Silence on ED Violence" in a collaborative effort to stop end workplace violence against emergency health care providers.
August 11, 2017 • News Workplace Violence
As hospital violence grows, nurses seek reforms: 'Too many of us are being hurt'
Emergency department workplace violence occurs at much higher rates than other industries. An inside look at the troubling statistics, first-hand stories, and the work done to find solutions.
