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Healthcare workers demand more protections after visiting nurse's death
Healthcare workers continue to demand more protections after a visiting nurse was killed last fall. Now, lawmakers are looking at several bills that could provide more safety.
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Healthcare workers want more protections after visiting nurse's death
Healthcare workers say they’ve been facing more and more threats and violence since the COVID-19 pandemic. The death of visiting nurse Joyce Grayson last November just highlighted the problem that lawmakers are looking to address this session. AFT Connecticut Healthcare Vice President Sherri Dayton said every home healthcare worker has their story. Hers came years ago when, as...
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Healthcare workers want more protections after visiting nurse's death
Healthcare workers continue to demand more protections after a visiting nurse was killed last fall. Now, lawmakers are looking at several bills that could provide more safety.
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Face the Facts: Sen. Anwar talks about need for keeping healthcare workers safe
Sen. Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor), co-chair of the Public Health Committee, discusses safety for home healthcare workers, after a visiting nurse was killed in Willimantic.
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Healthcare Workers Debate Nursing Home Legislation at Public Hearing
“When I walked in today and I saw all the support, it felt so good that someone else is seeing what we’ve been seeing,” said Paulette Belin, certified nursing assistant for over 40 years. Throughout her career, Belin has been intent on providing the best care to those in need. “Every one of us has a sick pillow, and you…
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Healthcare Workers at Windham Hospital Secure New Contract
Healthcare workers at Windham Hospital have come to an agreement with their employer and have officially secured a new contract. “The overwhelming support for this agreement proves what we’ve all seen throughout this pandemic; nurses united can never be divided,” said Windham Federation of Professional Nurses President, Andrea Riley, RN. Hospital workers have been seeking a new contract since...