Atlanta Hospital Shooting: 1 Killed, 4 Hurt at Northside Medical Midtown
The suspect was apprehended eight hours after he allegedly opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility.
The suspect was apprehended eight hours after he allegedly opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility.
The survey also asked nurses about the most effective ways to reduce stress, which included increased support staff and higher salaries.
While hospital violence remains high, this threat management expert believes there is hope on the horizon due to new violence prevention standards.
Metrasens has seen significant uptake in the technology from hospitals looking to protect employees from firearm and knife threats.
Here are four things that organizations can consider to build or enhance a workplace violence prevention program.
CMS’ policy on improving hospital patient and worker safety is effective immediately.
Houlton Regional Hospital collaborated with another nearby hospital to establish its own force following an increase in security incidents.
Psychiatric units and emergency departments saw the highest number of assaults resulting in moderate to severe injuries.
The Halifax Health Medical Center nurse is the alleged victim’s jiu-jitsu instructor and is facing multiple charges.
Learning to recognize escalating behaviors and practicing de-escalation skills are essential to addressing the rise in hospital violence.
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.