As the fourth wave of COVID 19 continues across the country. The increase in assaults against health care workers has risen. The BC nurses unit is calling for immediate action from the Ministry of Health Adrian Dix.
Vancouver General Hospital Allison stated ” it’s a problem that the union has been addressing.
Overall, the quality of work to get the job done is very important. Times are tough right now and understanding the importance of compassion in our job helps deal with the many stresses that come with the profession.
An increase in better training, appropriate staffing, and immediate reporting of attacks has been called for since 2015.