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.