Patient Violence

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: How Multi-Layered Security Can Help Stem the Tide of Healthcare Workplace Violence

How Multi-Layered Security Can Help Stem the Tide of Healthcare Workplace Violence

Security systems incorporating visitor management, RTLS, and duress badge holders can help hospitals protect workers, patients, and visitors.

Read: 7 Henrico Deputies, 3 Hospital Employees Charged in Patient Restraint Death

7 Henrico Deputies, 3 Hospital Employees Charged in Patient Restraint Death

The 28-year-old man was being transferred from a jail to a state-run mental health hospital when he died during the intake process.

Read: Healthcare Security Directors Share 5 Ways to Enhance Hospital Safety

Healthcare Security Directors Share 5 Ways to Enhance Hospital Safety

Regularly searching for grants and partnering with fusion centers are just a few ways these directors have improved hospital security.

Read: 2 Nurses Assaulted Every Hour in Q2 2022

2 Nurses Assaulted Every Hour in Q2 2022

Psychiatric units and emergency departments saw the highest number of assaults resulting in moderate to severe injuries.

Read: How to Prevent and Respond to Violence in Hospitals

How to Prevent and Respond to Violence in Hospitals

Learning to recognize escalating behaviors and practicing de-escalation skills are essential to addressing the rise in hospital violence.

Read: Hospital Violent Crime Increased 47% Last Year

Hospital Violent Crime Increased 47% Last Year

IAHSS’s latest crime survey found that the rate of murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults at U.S. hospitals dramatically increased in 2021.

Read: All Top 10 Articles from April Have One Thing in Common: Acts of Violence

All Top 10 Articles from April Have One Thing in Common: Acts of Violence

The topic Campus Safety readers showed most interest in this month was acts of violence, which doesn’t come as a surprise since data shows violence is increasing in schools and hospitals.

Read: 10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their Meanings

10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their Meanings

Since this article was originally published, six more states now recommend color code standardization for hospital emergencies.

Read: A Veteran Nurse’s Valiant Quest to Stop Hospital Workplace Violence

A Veteran Nurse’s Valiant Quest to Stop Hospital Workplace Violence

While there isn’t one solution to mitigating hospital workplace violence, a change in the culture surrounding reporting incidents is a good place to start.

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