{"id":1117,"date":"2022-04-27T00:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T04:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=1117"},"modified":"2022-04-27T11:34:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T15:34:28","slug":"preventing-workplace-violence-healthcare-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2022\/04\/27\/preventing-workplace-violence-healthcare-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Physical assaults and threatening or violent behaviors are growing problems in the healthcare workplace. That is why workplace prevention violence<\/a> in and around hospitals and healthcare facilities is a fundamental need, especially in today\u2019s climate.<\/p>\n

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/a> indicates that healthcare and social service workers face a significant risk of job-related violence. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the healthcare industry has more assaults and violent acts than any other industry, causing more time away from work (see chart below) \u2013 and it\u2019s on the rise.<\/p>\n

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Work-related assaults and other incidents of workplace violence primarily result from violent behavior from patients, clients, and residents in healthcare and social service settings. If your employees work with people who have a history of violence or who have abused drugs or alcohol, or if they work with the public or with stressed-out relatives of patients, they may be at increased risk for workplace violence.<\/p>\n

Increased Risk Factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Management commitment and worker participation are essential when developing and maintaining an effective violence prevention program.<\/p>\n

High-risk situations can include:<\/p>\n