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…
Insights October 22
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How to Create a Successful Patient Watch Program
Appropriate staffing, training, collaboration and contract language are just some of the steps that will ensure the safety…
Insights July 12
Proposed Bipartisan Bill Would Make Violence Against Healthcare Workers a Federal Crime
The bill states that anyone who “knowingly assaults” a hospital employee would be subject to fines and up…
News September 15
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Security Screening for the Rest of Us: Small Schools Need Good Tools
Most of America’s schools don’t have tens of millions of dollars to spend on school security. How can they make the most of a tighter budget?
November 20
OSHA: Jacksonville Treatment Facility Failed to Improve Worker Safety Despite Nearly 200 Violent Incidents
OSHA’s investigation found that Wekiva Springs Center LLC had nearly 200 incidents last year and 10 assaults by…
News July 14
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.
News February 2
How RTLS Mobile Duress Technology Protects Healthcare Workers
Real-time location systems (RTLS) provide cost-effective staff duress solutions that prevent violent threats from escalating to dangerous events.
Insights February 18
Hollywood Presbyterian Fined After Nurse Dies of COVID-19
Staff say the nurse entered a COVID patient's room while only wearing a surgical mask and was in…
News October 5
3 Workplace Violence Levels and How to Address Them
Early signs of workplace violence or workplace bullying can include intimidating behavior, verbal abuse, or changes in typical…
News May 22
Joint Commission: 7 Ways to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare Without Adding Security
Implementing certain policies and procedures at your hospital can make a big impact on workplace violence prevention efforts.
News April 24
