Hospital Employee Health – January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017
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Boston Strong: Raising a Voice Against Hospital Violence
In the conclusion of our report on healthcare violence from the December 2016 issue of Hospital Employee Health, we look at some underlying causes and much-needed solutions in a conversation with officials in Boston, which has suffered healthcare violence and a terrorist attack in recent years.
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The Death of a Surgeon
The late Michael J. Davidson, MD, a brilliant and popular surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) in Boston, was gunned down by an obsessed family member of a deceased cardiac patient on Jan. 20, 2015.
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Positive Vibe: Nursing Through a Different Lens
We often dwell on the negative aspects of nursing, trying to raise awareness and create positive change. In doing so, however, we create a blind spot. What about all the abiding positive aspects of nursing that contribute to high retention of this indispensable work force?
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For Addicted Nurses, a Way Back to the Bedside
Healthcare workers who divert drugs are understandably reviled for potentially harming patients by depriving them of pain relief and putting them at risk of infections from tampered medications. But somewhere beneath is a person who once sought to care for others.
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Worried About Staff Burnout? Here are Prevention Strategies
Most healthcare organizations have to deal with staff burnout and stress, but there are healthy strategies and policies that can help staff deal with these common workplace woes.