Workplace Violence

We are bringing this issue up with the hospital at the nurse conference committee. We have nurses attending from the LTCC. I know this is not isolated to a single area of the hospital, to see the change we want and need, we need you the nurses to file ADOs. If there is an incident, please file an ADO and a PSN, file a police report, and get evaluated in the ED. In the break rooms there are flyers outlining the process, if you have questions reach out I am happy to help. A big reminder is you can go to any occupational medicine clinic, not just the UWMC NW.

PTSD

Last year we were able to pass the addition of healthcare workers to the presumptive eligibility RCW for fire fighters and police officers. The most important part is to be evaluated and diagnosed by professional (PA,MD, Psychologist). Once this diagnosis is obtained, it is your right to file an L&I claim.

Nurse Lead Training for Investigatory Meetings

One of our nurse leaders Tristin Twohig will be hosting an online education on how to react, assess, and prepare for an investigatory meeting. This will be a virtual meeting Friday, March 7 at 1:30 pm, if you are able to join please use the link below to join (I will see you there):

Monthly Virtual Drop-in

We will have our next Monthly Drop-In meeting for questions or concerns coming up Wednesday, March 19, at 4 pm. It will be virtual over Teams. This meeting will also serve as a place for updates around bargaining. Please use the link below to join:

In Solidarity,

Chair - Elizabeth Gebretsadik
Vice Chair - Kaitlyn Fochs
Secretary/Treasurer - Suzanne Taylor
Grievance Officer - Mary Stupek
Grievance Officer - Alec Willis

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Stephenie Trofgruben at stroftgruben@wsna.org or one of your local unit officers.