NPR: nurse patient ratios https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=950647715 nurse patient ratios en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:16:08 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: nurse patient ratios https://www.npr.org/tags/950647715/nurse-patient-ratios Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5930385/nurses-strike-hospital-workplace-violence-patient-attacks https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5930385/nurses-strike-hospital-workplace-violence-patient-attacks

In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.

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