Waiting on Congress To Make Hospitals Safe Workplaces
With 2 nurse assaults an hour nationwide, hospitals are no longer safe workplaces for medical providers. Will Congress help?
Articles by Ron King, CEO, Vanguard Communications
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New focus on mental health importance fuels research, new initiatives
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