#EndNurseAbuse
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1 in 4 Nurses are Abused
OSHA Standards Needed to Prevent Workplace Violence
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Take Action!Protect Yourselves, Protect Your Patients
The American Nurses Association (ANA) convened a professional issues panel to develop policy and identify strategies to address barriers to nurses and other health care workers reporting violence and abuse, and to strengthen 'zero-tolerance' policies.
work·place vi·o·lence
/ˈwərkˌplās ˈvī(ə)ləns/
noun
Any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening, disruptive behavior from patients, patient's family members, external individuals, and hospital personnel. It includes physical, sexual, and psychological assaults.
This under-reported epidemic has devastating results on the healthcare industry. Studies show that WPV can affect the quality of care and care outcomes, contribute to the development of psychological conditions, and reduce the RN's level of job satisfaction and organizational commitment.
Support
Download, read and share the #EndNurseAbuse Resource Guide and commit to reporting all abuses that you encounter.
New - One-Page versionDownload, read and share the #EndNurseAbuse Resource Guide and commit to report all abuses that you encounter.
Educate Yourself
The Issues Brief: Reporting Incidents of Violence provides guidance on creating a culture that supports reporting as well as mechanisms to support zero-tolerance policies. It also outlines recommendations for workplace violence prevention.
Abuse is never your fault.
Hear the Message 
Take a listen to and share the #EndNurseAbuse ad which can be heard on iHeartMedia podcasts and radio.
Webinar: It's NOT Part of the Job!
You CAN do something about workplace violence (WPV). Attend the Violence Against Nurses: It's NOT Part of the Job! webinar to examine approaches to intervene and prevent acts of WPV. Also here about the ANA's position and measure to eliminate WPV against nurses.
Take Action
Text Your Pledge
Join the social movement by pledging to support nurses and other health care workers. Text PLEDGE to 52886 and then share on social media.
Sign The Pledge Form
Contact Your Legislator
For years ANA has been leading the charge to end nurse abuse. Our hard work has paid off – workplace violence legislation has passed the House. Now, it needs your support to move forward in the Senate.
Ask your Senators to vote in favor of this legislation and help end nurse abuse now!
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ANA prioritizes development of enforceable federal standards that establish active roles for health care workers to identify and address the risks of violence in their unique settings.
Download the 2-page PDF document.
#EndNurseAbuse legislation letter to lawmakers. This Word document will enable you to easily customize your letter to lawmakers and includes links to House and Senate cosponsors.
Download the Word document.
:: Member resource regarding Workplace Hazards and Concerns.
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:: Informational OSHA flyer.
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Infographic on Workplace Violence (WPV).
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Series of graphic cards with important facts and testimony on Nurse Abuse.
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