Union considers stab-proof vests following nurse attack in Rotorua

Friday 17 January 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 17 Jan 2025, 10:59am

In this story WorkSafe New Zealand, Public Service Association, New Zealand Nurses Organisation

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is considering a rollout of personal alarms and stab-proof vests after a nurse was hospitalised following a stabbing in Ngongotahā last December. The union and the Public Service Association are also seeking investigations by WorkSafe and Te Whatu Ora into the incident.

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1. RNZFri 17 Jan 2025, 5:51am

   Call for stab-proof vests, personal alarms after nurse attacked (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 17 Jan 2025, 7:55am

   Union calls for stab-proof vests for nurses after Rotorua stabbing (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 17 Jan 2025, 10:57am

   Mental health nurses mull the use of stab-proof vests after attack (opens in new tab)

4. The Post via RNZFri 17 Jan 2025, 10:59am

   Union mulls stab-proof vests, personal alarms after nurse attacked (opens in new tab)

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