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.
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.
Healthcare organizations often overlook the security needs of freestanding clinics and offices. These best practices will help you address the risks.
The letter comes as the nurse’s union calls for improved hospital security.
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.