Security Officer Killed By Friendly Fire at Munster Community Hospital
A psychiatric patient at Munster Community Hospital placed the security officer in a chokehold after violently attacking a nurse.
A psychiatric patient at Munster Community Hospital placed the security officer in a chokehold after violently attacking a nurse.
The decision was made after senior leaders sought feedback from frontline workers and assessed the physical environment of the hospital.
The nurses claim UC Davis, UCLA and UC San Francisco haven’t developed comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans, which are required by CAL OSHA.
Appropriate emergency plans, anonymous tip lines and safety apps can improve nurse safety and security.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends healthcare professionals following these eight practices to protect themselves.
Although 75% of all workplace assaults occur in healthcare settings, only 30% of nurses and 26% of physicians have reported workplace violence incidents.
The latest IAHSS stats highlight both positive and negative trends in hospital crime and include data on ransomware attacks for the first time.
Three other nurses filed additional lawsuits against Kane County and received settlement money, bringing the total amount to $7.9 million.
The IAHSS released guidance this month to help hospitals handle patient and visitor violence.
The new mandate requires all acute-care hospitals and skilled-nursing facilities in California to have comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.