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September 11, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Research Research Workplace Violence
Emergency Nurses Association Launches a New Study on Workplace Violence
The Emergency Nurses Association has launched a survey to find the incidence and prevalence of workplace violence experienced by emergency nurses, as well as describe the types of workplace violence, precipitating factors and post-event support for nurses. Researchers will then analyze the relationship between organizational, environmental and human factors and nurses’ reported experiences to support the development of effective interventions to mitigate the violence healthcare workers face.
April 17, 2024 • Day on the Hill Emergency Nurses Association ENA Government Relations Workplace Violence
Emergency Department Nurses Take To Capitol Hill
Emergency nurses are strong advocates for the laws and tools they need to be safe at work and sufficiently prepared to care for all their patients. Emergency nurses from nearly every state gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the Emergency Nurses Association’s annual Day on the Hill advocacy event.
April 4, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Workplace Violence
ENA Survey: 56 Percent of ED Nurses Assaulted in the Past Month
A recent “pulse check” survey of Emergency Nurses Association members revealed more than half of the responding emergency nurses had been either physically or verbally assaulted or threatened with violence in the previous 30 days.
March 22, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Government Relations Workplace Violence
ENA Sounds Alarm About Violence Against ED Nurses
On Capitol Hill, ENA, ACEP and ANA call for laws to mitigate violence in health care.
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 28, 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 19, 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 23, 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 12, 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.
