Infographic highlights effects of workplace violence

An American Hospital Association infographic highlights how health care workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than other workers and that nearly half of nurses report experiencing physical violence and 68% report experiencing verbal abuse. It notes health care workers who experience violence are more likely to report anxiety, depression and burnout. The infographic calls on Congress to enact the Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R. 3178/S. 1600), which provides protections similar to those existing for flight crews, flight attendants, and airport workers.