Healthcare Under Attack: Patients, Providers, and Tech Vendors Rally for Federal Action Against Workplace Violence - Black Book Research Survey
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Despite overwhelming public and industry support, federal action to prevent workplace violence in hospitals remains stalled in Congress, leaving frontline caregivers unprotected amid rising daily injury rates. WASHINGTON, DC, April 11, 2025 (Newswire.com) - According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 57 healthcare workers are injured every day due to workplace violence-resulting in lost workdays, job reassignment, or the need for medical care. Incident reports and national data confirm a persistent upward trend in verbal threats, physical assaults, and repeated aggression, particularly in emergency departments and behavioral health units.A new national survey from Black Book Research, conducted among 240 respondents-including emergency department physicians, nurses, hospital-based staff, and 200 healthcare consumers-reveals strong support for immediate legislative action. Key findings include:• 98% of hospital staff and 93% of healthcare consumers support federal le...