Multiple States Pass Hospital Workplace Violence Bills in Recent Weeks
Six other states are considering proposed hospital workplace violence prevention legislation, including Alaska, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and
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Pennsylvania House Passes Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Act
In part, the bill would establish violence prevention committees to review incidents in all Pennsylvania hospitals.
NewsMay 9, 2025
Hospital Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Signed into Law by Vermont Governor
House Bill 259 requires Vermont hospitals to establish security plans to mitigate hospital workplace violence.
NewsMay 5, 2025
Workplace Violence: 10 Ways to Diffuse Abusive Patient Behavior
Here's how staff members can take action to prevent or mitigate dangerous behavior.
InsightsApril 3, 2025
The 4 Types of Workplace Violence
Employee incidents involving criminal outsiders, clients, co-workers and significant others have different characteristics.
InsightsMarch 19, 2025
Opinion: Gen Z Employees Are Less Likely to Report Workplace Violence; Anonymous Reporting Could Change That
More promotion of anonymous reporting programs could help Gen Z employees overcome their hesitation to report workplace violence.
NewsDecember 5, 2024
Nurses at Washington Hospital Picket Over Workplace Violence
The nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma are also calling on hospital management to address staffing
NewsNovember 6, 2024
Mitigating Workplace Violence at Ambulatory Care Sites
Healthcare organizations often overlook the security needs of freestanding clinics and offices. These best practices will help you
InsightsOctober 22, 2024
Hospital Security and Workplace Violence News from Around the Nation: August 2024
Here’s a roundup of some of the workplace violence incidents that have happened at U.S. hospitals this month.
NewsAugust 29, 2024
How AI Technology is Mitigating Hospital Workplace Violence
A new category of hospital staff safety solutions overcome the inadequacies of legacy offerings by using artificial intelligence
InsightsJuly 16, 2024
New Study Shows Nurses Experiencing Increased Rates of Workplace Violence
More than eight in 10 nurses have experienced at least one type of workplace violence within the past
UncategorizedMarch 22, 2024
6 Steps for Conducting Effective Workplace Violence Investigations
A threat management company shares a checklist for establishing comprehensive investigation processes for workplace violence.
UncategorizedNovember 29, 2023
New Connecticut Hospital Association Patient Code of Conduct Addresses Workplace Violence
The new patient and family code of conduct prohibits violent behavior, threats, verbal abuse, sexual harassment, weapons, and
NewsOctober 24, 2023
New York Presbyterian Combats Workplace Violence with Training, Risk Assessments and More
NYP reduces workplace violence by flagging patients with violent histories, deploying metal detectors, and other efforts.
NewsMay 25, 2023
Part 1: The State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-Haves
While hospital violence remains high, this threat management expert believes there is hope on the horizon due to
UncategorizedApril 3, 2023
How Multi-Layered Security Can Help Stem the Tide of Healthcare Workplace Violence
Security systems incorporating visitor management, RTLS, and duress badge holders can help hospitals protect workers, patients, and visitors.
NewsMarch 29, 2023
OSHA Fines UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital $14,500 Over Workplace Violence
OSHA found that UF Health employees suffered bites, concussions, and broken bones caused by altercations with patients.
NewsFebruary 2, 2023
Preventing Workplace Violence: Early Identification and Intervention Go a Long Way
Here are four things that organizations can consider to build or enhance a workplace violence prevention program.
UncategorizedJanuary 4, 2023
