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Hospitals Work to Improve Procedures Designed to Protect Staff and Patients From Harm
Experts urge healthcare leaders to try creative solutions to address workplace violence
Hospitals are looking for new and better ways to protect staff and patients, both from intruders who mean harm, and patients or family members who become aggressive and agitated. However, defending against active assailants presents the greatest challenge, as hospitals and EDs strive to remain open and welcoming to the communities they serve.
