Employee Incident Report 79
Hospital security is often discussed in terms of staffing, training and protocols. This case puts the sequence of events under scrutiny: who intervened, when security...
Blog - Workplace violence in healthcare
What Nurses Really Expect
Ask a nurse what they need, and they won't give you a list of needs. They'll tell you about the patient they stayed late for....
Emotional Effects of Repeated Workplace Violence
Workplace violence in healthcare is more than a safety risk, it’s a serious threat to the emotional and psychological wellbeing of healthcare workers. Repeated exposure...
The Healthcare Security Pulse–Workplace Violence in Healthcare: What’s it Cost?
Patient-generated violence, lateral violence, and other forms of workplace violence are the greatest threats facing healthcare today. While we all know the physical and psychological...
The State of Safety: How State Laws and Smart Safety Tools Can Help Prevent Violence in Healthcare
Violence against nurses and healthcare staff is on the rise.While state and federal laws are stepping in to help, technology and smart implementation are key...