The government of Manitoba says it is introducing initiatives to support safer workplaces for nurses and other health-care workers.
Labor Minister Jennifer Howard says the risk for violence exists in all health-care facilities. She says new rules will require that all such facilities work with health-care employees to develop a violence prevention policy. She says that will include ensuring that security assistance is rapidly available for staff should the need arise. (WCxKit)
According to Howard, the initiatives will be developed in partnership with the Manitoba Nurses Union. Final recommendations are expected by the end of June and amendments will be in place by the end of August.
''Hospitals are not only a place where people go when they need health care, they're also a workplace for thousands of front-line nurses and other health professionals,'' said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. ''We're continuing to work with nurses to ensure their safety and help reduce workplace violence in facilities across the province.''
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