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.
The bill states that anyone who “knowingly assaults” a hospital employee would be subject to fines and up to 10 years in prison.
OSHA’s investigation found that Wekiva Springs Center LLC had nearly 200 incidents last year and 10 assaults by patients in 53 days.
OSHA found that UF Health employees suffered bites, concussions, and broken bones caused by altercations with patients.
Real-time location systems (RTLS) provide cost-effective staff duress solutions that prevent violent threats from escalating to dangerous events.
Staff say the nurse entered a COVID patient’s room while only wearing a surgical mask and was in the room for at least 30 minutes.
Early signs of workplace violence or workplace bullying can include intimidating behavior, verbal abuse, or changes in typical behavior patterns.
Implementing certain policies and procedures at your hospital can make a big impact on workplace violence prevention efforts.
The safety citations are a response to a lab explosion earlier this year.
The fine document outlined security shortfalls at the hospital and made recommendations for improving staff and patient safety.
Appropriate staffing, training, collaboration and contract language are just some of the steps that will ensure the safety of patients, clinicians and security officers.