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.
While hospital violence remains high, this threat management expert believes there is hope on the horizon due to new violence prevention standards.
Security systems incorporating visitor management, RTLS, and duress badge holders can help hospitals protect workers, patients, and visitors.
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.
Regularly searching for grants and partnering with fusion centers are just a few ways these directors have improved hospital security.
Psychiatric units and emergency departments saw the highest number of assaults resulting in moderate to severe injuries.
Learning to recognize escalating behaviors and practicing de-escalation skills are essential to addressing the rise in hospital violence.
IAHSS’s latest crime survey found that the rate of murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults at U.S. hospitals dramatically increased in 2021.
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.
Since this article was originally published, six more states now recommend color code standardization for hospital emergencies.
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.
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.