Latest Breaking News On - Freddie rodriguez - Page 7 : comparemela.com

Attacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penalties

Attacks on ER Workers Prompt Debate Over Tougher Penalties

A California proposal would stiffen the punishment for attacks in the emergency room, as violence against workers in the hospital is rising.

Attacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penalties

Patients hurl verbal abuse at Michelle Ravera every day in the emergency room. Physical violence is less common, she said, but has become a growing threat.

Attacks on ER Workers Prompt Debate Over Tougher Penalties

Attacks on Emergency Room Workers Prompt Debate Over Tougher Penalties

In California, assaulting paramedics or other emergency medical workers in the field carries stiffer fines and jail time than assaulting emergency room staffers. State lawmakers are considering a measure that would standardize the penalties.