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Discussion: System-Level Interventions, Legislation, and Policy Student Name Institution Affiliation

Discussion: System-Level Interventions, Legislation, and Policy Identification of a Bill Name of the Bill: A Bill of an Act Expanding the Fourth-Degree Assault Crime Related to Health Care Professionals. Bill Number: HF 3521 Chief Author : Rep. Dave Baker (Minnesota Legislature, n.d.). A Brief Description of the Bill The bill focuses on improving the safety and general well-being of critical medical personnel during emergencies. It proposes the need for introducing a felony charge for individuals who try to assault these personnel. The charges attracted include two years imprisonment or a fine of USD 4,000 or less (Minnesota Legislature, n.d.). The Personal/Professional Interest in the Bill This regulatory provision creates awareness about the challenges experienced by healthcare professionals in emergency medical departments (Minnesota Legislature, n.d.). Nurses are also human and can be sensitive to physical, emotional, and psychological torture. Being frontline healthcare workers, they are prone to experiencing traumatic episodes in dealing with patients who have anger issues or disrespectful family members. The bill provides an opportunity for recognizing the unique roles of the healthcare professionals and simultaneously, protects the rights and values of the nurses. I would encourage my representative to support the bill as it establishes the foundation for recognizing the emotional and physical needs of healthcare providers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare professionals became victims of workplace pressure due to the challenges accompanied by an emotionally demanding