Nurses want increased penalties for in-hospital assaults
Bill increases the penalty of crimes against health care workers.
and last updated 2021-04-19 21:41:09-04
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â A nurses association wants increased penalties for people who attack nurses while they're on the job. It's a crime that's more common than people think, according to the Tennessee Nurses Association.
Their data shows that one in four nurses will be assaulted while on the job during their careers. A large portion of those assaults goes unreported, as some in the field believe it comes with the territory.
But it's something TNA wants to change; so, the organization is supporting a bill to increase assault penalties for people who try to hurt their nurses.