Ohio hospital violence prevention bill signed into law by governor Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law requiring hospitals to do more to address violence toward nurses, doctors and other employees, including tracking incidents of violence. ⢠House Bill 452: It will require hospitals to establish a security plan for preventing workplace violence and managing aggressive behaviors, along with a workplace violence incident reporting system. ⢠Bill was amplified by Dayton nurseâs death: The family of Tristin Kate Smith, a Dayton nurse who died by suicide, has advocated for safer working conditions for nurses after her father, Ron Smith, found a letter Tristin had written about the strain the nursing profession had put on her. ⢠The letter: A note saved on her laptop titled âA Letter to My Abuserâ did not address a person, but instead a strained working environment in the health care industry, one she said left her body and mind feeling âblack, bruised, and bleeding out.â ⢠Understaffing: Hospitals are understaffed in states where there isnât a limit on the number of patients per nurse in varying settings. This is contributing to poor mental health, the Ohio Nurses Association says. ⢠Violence in emergency departments growing: The incidence rate for workplace violence to health care workers has increased since 2011. The health care and social service industries experience the highest rates of injuries caused by workplace violence and are five times as likely to suffer a workplace violence injury than workers overall. ⢠Bill lauded by other nurse advocates: âThe passage of House Bill 452 is a testament to the strength of solidarity and advocacy by nurses and health professionals,â said Rick Lucas, president and executive director of the Ohio Nurses Association. âBy standing together, we have taken an important step toward creating safer workplaces.â
Gem City Gamble, Part 6: The Rose investigation Our Gem City Gamble six-part series concludes today with a story examining the local connection to baseball legend Pete Roseâs gambling activities and the aftermath of his conviction. ⢠About the project: Gem City Gamble has included daily stories throughout this week about the police department, organized crime and the downfall of Rose. You can follow the entire project here.
⢠One big takeaway: Roost Modern Italian in Daytonâs Oregon District has closed its doors and is not reopening. ⢠Tip of the day: Navigating family members' schedules and competing for time during peak travel season can complicate summer vacation planning. Here are some tips that make it a little easier. ⢠Person to know today: Brieanna Moore. This food photographer loves capturing the flavors of Dayton. ⢠Big move of the day: Dayton Metro Library is rolling out âquiet spaceâ hours at its main branch downtown starting this week, which will include new rules for gathering at the location and constraints on how many patrons can enter the building at a time. ⢠Dayton eats: A new full-service grocery store in southwest Dayton, Gettysburg Grocery, GGs for short, held a soft opening yesterday and launches normal operations on Monday. ⢠Dayton Flyers: The public is invited to join UD Flyers reporter Dave Jablonski and other Dayton Daily News staff members as they talk live on YouTube about whatâs to come in the second half of the basketball teamâs season. The event will be held at Warped Wing Springboro on Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. ⢠Things to do: Bored this winter? Here are some activities at the MetroParks to get you out of the house. | 
