Nurses at SF General Hospital raise concerns over staffing and safety

San Francisco nurses spoke out at the Department of Public Health about urgent issues they say are affecting them at facilities across the city.

SAN FRANCISCO — A nurse with more than 16 years of experience at SF General Hospital joined her colleagues at the Department of Public Health to highlight urgent issues affecting healthcare facilities across San Francisco. Speaking at a press conference, Heather Bollinger expressed deep concerns about staffing shortages and safety conditions that are impacting patient care.

Over 70% reported physical assault, over 94% experienced verbal abuse, and 10% faced sexual assault and/or harassment involving physical interaction.'I've seen an incredibly high turnover rate amongst my colleagues, so you're constantly working with new people all the time.

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