Attacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penalties in California
Briefly

Physical violence against healthcare workers, like ER nurse Michelle Ravera, is a growing threat, with incidents on the rise.
Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez's bill seeks to standardize penalties for assaulting emergency healthcare workers, addressing the issue of staff safety and protection.
Patients in the ER, frustrated due to lack of routine care, often display hostile behaviors and violence towards healthcare staff.
Proposed legislation by Rodriguez aims to eliminate discrepancies in penalties for assaulting on-the-job emergency healthcare workers, enhancing their safety.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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