April marks the start of Workplace Violence Prevention (WPV) Month. Around the country, safety discussions are taking a front seat in healthcare. For nurses, physicians, technicians, and other patient and family-facing roles, the increase in WPV is a daily threat. In...
A survey published this month by National Nurses United (NNU) depicted the stark reality of workplace violence (WPV) among healthcare workers. The survey focused on the increase in violent incidents based on data gathered from 2023. The report shines a light on...
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Room level mapping refers to a process that identifies potential safety hazards in a workspace. The process involves analyzing the layout and design of a space to determine where potential risks exist and how to mitigate them. Room level mapping protects hospital...
The emergency department (ED) staff provides much of any hospital’s most intensive care. In the emergency room (ER), the stakes are high for patients often experiencing life-threatening illnesses and injuries. The care they receive may mean the difference between life...
Workplace violence in the healthcare industry has reached critical levels. Providers must live and cope with the constant stress associated with the possibility of violence. Healthcare institutions struggle to find effective ways to prevent workplace violence in...
Healthcare institutions worldwide face a host of challenges that make it increasingly difficult to provide high-quality patient care. These challenges are especially profound in rural hospitals, many of which are a community’s sole resource for quality, affordable...
Workers’ compensation insurance costs are an expensive reality for every employer. In the healthcare industry, in particular, insurance premiums are increasing, workplace violence in healthcare is on the rise, and employee turnover and absenteeism stand at an all-time...
An organization’s most important asset is its employees. Healthcare workers, in particular, carry the responsibility of enacting their employers’ caregiving missions. To protect their most important asset, organizations must enact practices that keep employees safe....
A healthcare organization’s most precious resource is its people. Healthcare workers serve on the frontline of caring for others. Their well-being directly impacts patient care, the workplace climate, and an organization’s financial success. Thus, when hospital...
Healthcare workers are front-line workers. Day in and day out, their profession requires them to interact with people who are sick, vulnerable, and potentially mentally unstable. In a workplace where crises may erupt at any moment, de-escalation is critical....
Patients who feel safe during their hospital stays are able to receive and benefit from caregivers’ compassionate care. Unfortunately, the inverse is also true: patients who feel unsafe do not receive the full benefit of their caregivers’ efforts. This is often...
Workplace violence has been steadily on the rise over the past few years. According to a 2019 survey of HR professionals, 48% reported that staff members and employees in their organizations experience or report at least one incident of workplace violence at their...
Workplace violence is the act or threat of violence, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assaults, directed toward people at work. The impact of workplace violence can range from psychological issues to physical injury, or even death. Studies show that healthcare...
Workplace violence is an unfortunate reality for emergency room personnel across the United States. According to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), nearly half of emergency physicians have experienced violence in the Emergency Department (ED) and 80...
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