Who we Are
Stop Healthcare Violence is founded by three nursing professionals who have worked in the inpatient and outpatient settings for many years.
All three have been assaulted.
All three have watched co-workers be subject to assault as well.
They feel it is time to stop the violence against healthcare workers.
More...Workplace Violence: What Does It Mean?
"Workplace violence is an act of aggression directed toward persons at work or on duty and ranges from offensive or threatening language to homicide. Workplace violence is commonly understood as any physical assault, emotional or verbal abuse, or threatening, harassing, or coercive behavior in the work setting that causes physical or emotional harm. -National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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