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

 

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NIOSH page on Workplace Violence

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

Highlights of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report on Violence in the Workplace, 1993-1999

ANA's Brochure on Workplace Violence

ANA's Workplace Issues Web Site

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

 

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