Articles Tagged with ''workplace violence''

The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act has been introduced in the Senate. The bill would require healthcare organizations to develop a detailed workplace violence prevention plan for their employees.

A majority of healthcare workers experienced workplace violence (WPV) in April 2022, with 96% of hospital nurses experiencing WPV last month.

A key component of a comprehensive targeted workplace violence prevention plan is de-escalation and crisis management training. 

The top five physical security threats in 2022 are workplace violence, crime/theft, natural disasters, biosecurity and remote work. How can enterprise security protect employees from the ever-growing complexity of physical security threats? 

Healthcare workers at the Behavioral Wellness Center in Philadelphia are protected with a duress system from ROAR for Good. Read more in this security case study.

A survey from time2play found that 48% of women in the U.S. experience gender bias at work, with healthcare employees undergoing the highest levels.

Mitigating insider threat in any enterprise calls for the right tools and a nearly 360-degree view of risk. 

New workplace violence prevention requirements from the Joint Commission, a healthcare safety-based non-profit organization, highlight how to address the two common types of workplace violence.

Healthcare employees are more likely to experience workplace violence (WPV) than any other profession. Five articles support the theory that simulators and coaching reduce workplace violence prevention through hands-on training that provides the workforce with the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence to manage situations.