Consider workplace safety and the effects of lateral violence, occupational hazards, and stress in relationship to patient safety, workplace safety, health care practice, and nursing staff retention rates. In light of the ongoing concerns regarding Ebola, consider the health workers both nationally and internationally, that have been infected and the implications for nursing/health care practice. Consider the critical issue of staff safety in the promotion of safe patient care. How safe are nurses/health care professionals in the workplace setting? Have all the safety risks been addressed? Additionally, consider health care practices and their impact on workplace safety. With these thoughts in mind, consider the health care environment. The discussion board posting should be a brief synopsis of your written assignment. In your discussion board post, please identify the workplace issue you described, its impact on workplace safety and patient safety. Provide an example of one the strategies you recommended to address your issue.