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Joe Courtney: “Over 30 professional organizations, American Nurses…”

Featuring: Joe Courtney, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 2nd Congressional District

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Congressman Joe Courtney Urges Action on Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare

Published | Video Starts at 03:50

Rulemaking, you know, really, it's just a commitment to move forward. I'm not asking for details before my 20 seconds. I just want to make sure you know Over 30 professional organizations, American Nurses Association, American College of Emergency Room Physicians, labor, who represents nursing and healthcare workers, including your father's union, the Teamsters, have endorsed this measure. And again, the burnout and the harm that is occurring out there threatens health care access in this country, let alone the life and health of the people who are the caregivers that are doing so much for it. (03:50–04:05)

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