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Vermont Emergency Nurse Association
Coverage of Vermont Emergency Nurse Association in the Nexus archive.
- For emergency department staff, violence at work is a dangerous and demoralizing reality
The article addresses the persistent problem of violence against emergency department staff, citing an incident where Destiny Hubbell assaulted healthcare workers. After her conviction for assault and threatening a professional, experts note that physical attacks have become normalized in emergency care. The issue raises concerns about balancing comprehensive mental health treatment with accountability within the judicial system.