Assaults on Nurses

Read: IAHSS Survey: Hospital Violent Crime Down, Simple Assault Up

IAHSS Survey: Hospital Violent Crime Down, Simple Assault Up

The survey also found hospitals using threat management teams as part of security operations has increased significantly.

Read: 6 Steps for Conducting Effective Workplace Violence Investigations

6 Steps for Conducting Effective Workplace Violence Investigations

A threat management company shares a checklist for establishing comprehensive investigation processes for workplace violence.

Read: UPDATE: Shooter of 2 Methodist Dallas Medical Center Employees Receives Life Sentence

UPDATE: Shooter of 2 Methodist Dallas Medical Center Employees Receives Life Sentence

The suspect, who was on parole, was granted permission to be at the hospital during the birth of his child.

Read: The Employee Safety and Patient Experience Benefits of Enterprise Visibility in Healthcare

The Employee Safety and Patient Experience Benefits of Enterprise Visibility in Healthcare

Technologies such as real-time location systems play a pivotal role in supporting staff and patients and addressing ongoing healthcare challenges, including workplace violence.

Read: Proposed Bipartisan Bill Would Make Violence Against Healthcare Workers a Federal Crime

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 to 10 years in prison.

Read: William Osler Health Mitigates Hospital Violence by Prioritizing Customer Service

William Osler Health Mitigates Hospital Violence by Prioritizing Customer Service

The Canadian health system’s public safety director has drawn from personal experiences in both hospital and non-hospital settings to improve customer service.

Read: 30% of Nurses Want to Quit Profession Entirely, New Survey Finds

30% of Nurses Want to Quit Profession Entirely, New Survey Finds

The survey also asked nurses about the most effective ways to reduce stress, which included increased support staff and higher salaries.

Read: Part 1: The State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-Haves

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 new violence prevention standards.

Read: Preventing Workplace Violence: Early Identification and Intervention Go a Long Way

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.

Read: Nursing Groups Update Workplace Violence Mitigation Guiding Principles

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.

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