Nurses rely on a safe work environment. Unfortunately, that is not always the case as statistics show that 50 per cent of health-care workers will be assaulted during their professional career. RNAO has been advocating for safer workplace environments. On Nov. 24, Irmajean Bajnok represented RNAO at Queen’s Park. She appeared before a legislative committee examining Bill 168, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace).

For more information, see the following:

• RNAO's Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy
• Irmajean Bajnok's Speaking Notes
• Preventing and Managing Violence in Workplace BPG