EP 140: Surviving the Attack: Nurse Tammy Scott's Story

Nurse Tammy Scott shares her harrowing experience of being attacked by a patient in the ER and her road to recovery. Jimissa Rivers was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2022 assault at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. In a system where violence against healthcare workers is rampant and accountability is almost nonexistent, this sentencing is a rare moment of justice! Tammy discusses systemic issues in healthcare safety, hospital violence and her inspiring efforts to advocate for change. This episode highlights the urgent need for accountability, legal reforms, and why resilience among healthcare professionals isn't enough. Thank you to Nurses Uncorked Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/  and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 20% off your first bundle.   Advertise on the show! Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: nursesuncorked@gmail.com   Become a Patron! Gain early access to episodes, ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more. https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast ETSY Shop:  Stop Healthcare Worker Violence! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNurseErica   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 09:20 The Day of the Attack 18:10 Previous Incidents and Need for Security 22:34 Injuries and Recovery 28:50 Hospital's Response 33:55 Legal and Financial Struggles 38:12 Concerns for Healthcare Worker Safety 42:30 Advocating for Change in Healthcare 45:15 Pending Legislation 46:32 OSHA General Duty Clause 52:04 Documentary Insights: Suck It Up Buttercup 55:21 Upcoming Memoire: Frontline Survivor 1:02:35 Sentencing 1:07:46 Supporting Independent Voices Guest links: Tammy Scott's Website - https://www.tammyscottrn.com/ Nightingale Front Foundation - https://tammyScottRN.com/NightingaleFront Suck It Up Buttercup Documentary - https://siubfilm.com/   Resources: OSHA General Duty Clause - https://www.osha.com/blog/general-duty-clause Help the podcast grow by giving episodes a like, download, follow and a 5 ️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at: tiktok.com/nurses-uncorked https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL   You can listen to the podcast at: podcasts.apple/nursesuncorked spotify.com/nursesuncorked podbean.com/nursesuncorked iheart.com/nurses-uncorked   Follow Nurse Erica:  @TheNurseErica on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thenurseerica9094 https://www.instagram.com/the.nurse.erica/   DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. The views and opinions expressed on Nurses Uncorked do not reflect the views of our employers, professional organizations or affiliates. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked LLC. Accordingly, Nurse Erica and Nurses Uncorked cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.