Articles Tagged With: violence
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Hospital Takes Steps to Protect Gang Members
Sometimes saving an injured gang member’s life is only the beginning of keeping them safe. -
Look for Early Warning Signs of Violence
A patient, family member, or visitor who may be becoming violent might exhibit physical signs, according to Michael S. D’Angelo, CPP, CHPA, director of security at South Miami (FL) Hospital, who developed a program titled “Healthcare Workplace Safety: Recognizing and Responding to Aggressive Behavior.”
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Members of the Patient Access Department Are ‘Most Exposed and Most at Risk’
Richard Sem, CPP CSC, president of Burlington, WI-based Sem Security Management, has performed security and violence management assessments at dozens of hospitals and clinics. Thirteen of the assessments were done after “active shooter” incidents occurred.
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Discussing Firearms with Emergency Department Patients: Why, Who, Where, When, and What
This article explores questions around physician firearm safety counseling — including why emergency physicians might do it, who might benefit, where and when to consider it, and what such counseling should include (along with what resources exist for emergency physicians and for patients).
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Teen dating violence: Why you should screen
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among high school students who date, 21% of females and 10% of males experience physical and/or sexual dating violence. -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers tools on workplace violence
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently unveiled a webpage developed to provide employers and workers with strategies and tools for preventing workplace violence in healthcare.
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Nurses report bullying, disrespectful behavior by other nurses similiar to ‘hazing’
A common perception is that a lot of the bullying and disrespect that can create a toxic work culture in healthcare settings is directed by physicians toward nurses. -
Large hospice converted to palliative care philosophy
Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, based in Toledo, OH, began to look seriously at palliative care in 1999, starting with research into how the 110-office organization could improve chronic disease management. -
Hospital workers at high risk for violent attacks
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All workplaces not created equal