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Senate spotlights workplace violence against health-care workers; hospital officials urge continued action
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 38 drew testimony from ChristianaCare officials and passed (adoption not separately recorded on the roll call). Speakers described patient assaults on caregivers, cited a 2022 law expanding protections for health-care workers, and urged continued collaboration among hospitals, law enforcement and legislators.
The Delaware Senate took time on March 27 to highlight workplace violence affecting health-care workers and to consider a resolution urging prevention and awareness.
Senator Marie Pinkney introduced the measure, saying the resolution "is for her" — recounting the account of a nurse who left a high-acuity unit after being assaulted by a patient and developing post-traumatic stress. Pinkney asked for personal privilege to introduce Susan…
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