Code White: The Hidden Crisis in Canadian Hospitals

💥Nursing is one of the most dangerous professions in Canada, with nurses facing thousands of assaults every year.

💔Assaults on nurses often go unreported due to fear of stigmatization and lack of belief that reporting will make a difference.

🚫There is a lack of consequences for those who commit violence against nurses, leading to a culture of impunity.

🔍The issue of violence against nurses is often overlooked or not taken seriously by hospital management and regulatory authorities.

✅Some hospitals are taking steps to improve safety, such as implementing security measures and reporting systems for violent incidents.

Why are nurses at such high risk of violence?

—Nurses are often the first point of contact for patients and their families, making them vulnerable to violent incidents.

Why don't nurses report incidents of violence?

—Nurses may fear stigmatization, lack of belief in reporting making a difference, or retaliation by their employer.

What are the consequences for perpetrators of violence against nurses?

—In most cases, there are no consequences for those who commit violence against nurses, leading to a culture of impunity.

What measures are hospitals taking to improve safety for nurses?

—Some hospitals are implementing security measures, training programs, and reporting systems to address the issue of violence against nurses.

What can be done to address the issue of violence against nurses?

—There needs to be increased awareness, stricter consequences for perpetrators, and better support systems for nurses who experience violence.

00:08Nursing is one of the most dangerous professions in Canada, with nurses facing thousands of assaults every year.

01:15Assaults on nurses often go unreported due to fear of stigmatization and lack of belief that reporting will make a difference.

03:31There is a lack of consequences for those who commit violence against nurses, leading to a culture of impunity.

06:01The issue of violence against nurses is often overlooked or not taken seriously by hospital management and regulatory authorities.

13:35Some hospitals are taking steps to improve safety, such as implementing security measures and reporting systems for violent incidents.