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
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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
Workplace Violence Continues to Plague U.S. Hospitals
Here’s some more research on hospital workplace violence, as well as information on three more incidents that happened
NewsNovember 10, 2022
Nursing Groups Update Workplace Violence Mitigation Guiding Principles
The updated principles incorporate new research and best practices in addressing workplace violence in health care facilities.
NewsNovember 3, 2022
Combatting Healthcare Workplace Violence with People and Weapons Screening
Here’s how one New Jersey hospital emergency department uses metal detection, an amnesty box, signage and policies to
NewsOctober 14, 2022Hospital Workplace Violence Up More Than 14% in New Jersey
The rate of physical attacks on New Jersey healthcare workers increased 11% over the past three years, while
NewsJuly 7, 2022
Nurse Survey Finds Increases in Workplace Violence, Moral Distress, and Unsafe Staffing
From March 2021 to March of this year, there was a 119% rise in small or significant increases
NewsApril 21, 2022
Fighting Against Hospital Workplace Violence
While there isn’t one solution to mitigating hospital workplace violence, a change in the culture surrounding reporting incidents
ResourcesMarch 23, 2022
Hospitals Continue to Experience Rise in Workplace Violence During Pandemic
Last year and this year appear to continue 2020’s trend of increased assaults on hospital workers.
UncategorizedMarch 3, 2022
Hospital Workplace Violence Incidents Reported in MN, FL, WV and PA
The workplace violence incidents involve suspects biting and punching security officers and nurses.
NewsJanuary 27, 2022
A Veteran Nurse’s Valiant Quest to Stop Hospital Workplace Violence
While there isn't one solution to mitigating hospital workplace violence, a change in the culture surrounding reporting incidents
UncategorizedDecember 17, 2021
Are You Prepared For The New Workplace Violence Prevention Regulations To Take Effect?
Learn about the top priorities for a successful workplace violence prevention program and what you can do to
UncategorizedOctober 15, 2021Joint Commission Proposes New Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements
Comments on the new and updated standards for preventing hospital workplace violence are due by February 16.
UncategorizedFebruary 1, 2021
Report: Type 2 Hospital Workplace Violence Rate Increased Last Year
IAHSS' latest hospital crime survey found that in 2019, Type 2 assaults jumped 25% and aggravated assaults
NewsSeptember 1, 2020
8 Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies for Nurses
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends healthcare professionals following these eight practices to protect
UncategorizedJuly 18, 2019
Statistics You Should Know: Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Although 75% of all workplace assaults occur in healthcare settings, only 30% of nurses and 26% of physicians
UncategorizedJuly 3, 2019
