Workplace Violence

Of the medical professionals, nurses suffer the largest number and the highest rate of non-fatal workplace violence. Healthcare patients are the source of more than half of nonfatal workplace assaults, with current and former co-workers accounting for 8%. Mental health and emergency departments are typically the most noted areas for violence; however, all departments in healthcare settings are at risk.
From 'Occupational Health and Safety,' by Susan Wilburn, MPH, RN

Related Content

WSNA Position Paper on Workplace Violence

On the Web

NIOSH page on Workplace Violence

OSHA's Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Service Workers (PDF)

Washington State Rules and Statutes on Violence Prevention in the Health Care Setting