protecting nurses

[Carolyn Branagan]

One of the bills to be considered this week strengthens the medical worker law. Early in the session I heard from several area health care professionals concerning the disturbing incidence of nurses getting hurt by patients. It’s hard to believe, but often our nurses are punched, tripped, hit, cut or experience other acts of physical harm while attempting to take care of their patients. Law changes would make this a more serious offense: a felony. And it would be punishable with jail time.

I plan to support this change when it comes to the floor for vote.  Contact me at cbranagan@leg.state.vt.us

Rep. Carolyn Branagan