The History of Uniform Emergency Codes in Ontario Hospitals
A healthcare security consultant shares how he successfully pushed for uniformity in emergency codes throughout Ontario, Canada hospitals.
A healthcare security consultant shares how he successfully pushed for uniformity in emergency codes throughout Ontario, Canada hospitals.
The new patient and family code of conduct prohibits violent behavior, threats, verbal abuse, sexual harassment, weapons, and more.
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The bill states that anyone who “knowingly assaults” a hospital employee would be subject to fines and up to 10 years in prison.
Just last week, Dr. Benjamin Mauck was named one of the “2023 Top Doctors in Memphis” by Memphis magazine.
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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.