$3.2M Awarded to Fired Hospital Worker in Discrimination Suit
A Muslim man claims he was harassed and fired from Loma Linda University Medical Center because of his religious affiliations.
Workplace Violence
Hospital Workplace Violence Prevention and Awareness Done Right
CS Healthcare Director of the Year Robert W. Field, Jr.’s workplace violence program at RWJ University Hospital Hamilton decreased the need for security interventions by 42 percent.
How Healthcare Dir. of the Year Robert Field Finds Funding for Security
In order to have a successful workplace violence prevention program, Robert Field first had to acquire the necessary grants and funding.
Ex-Doctor Sentenced to Death for Revenge Killing of 4 People in Nebraska
A former Creighton University medical resident linked to two separate attacks that killed four people in Nebraska has been sentenced to death.
4 Types of Workplace Violence that You Could See
Employee incidents involving criminal outsiders, clients, co-workers and significant others have different characteristics.
Jury Awards $10M Over Security Incidents at Chicago Hospital
A jury has determined that a Chicago hospital should pay more than $10 million to a female doctor and six nurses who filed a joint lawsuit for two separate incidents.
How Hospital Security Departments Can Help Protect Domestic Violence Victims
With 75 percent of domestic violence victims being targeted at work, here are some steps you can take to protect these victims and their co-workers.
5 Steps to Prepare for Patient Violence in Hospitals
The IAHSS released guidance this month to help hospitals handle patient and visitor violence.
Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Mandatory at All Calif. Hospitals
The new mandate requires all acute-care hospitals and skilled-nursing facilities in California to have comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans.
Joint Commission: 7 Ways to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare Without Adding Security
Implementing certain policies and procedures at your hospital can make a big impact on workplace violence prevention efforts.
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