Healthcare workers faced a 249% increase in injury and illness rates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlights risk management and worker safety strategies for healthcare security leaders.
Workplace violence is an unfortunately frequent part of the healthcare industry, with over 75% of physicians reporting having experienced intimidation, harassment or violence while on the job. The Ontario Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association have released guidance on how to mitigate the threat.
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.
Healthcare workers are subject to a higher rate of workplace violence than many other professions. Audio analytics can help respond to and prevent violent incidents in hospitals.
We are living in unprecedented times. As the deadly COVID-19 sweeps its way across the globe, millions of workers providing essential services are putting their lives on the line for their communities and the rest of the world.
New York has passed a new law giving the same anti-violence protections to healthcare workers already given to firefighters, emergency medical technicians and registered nurses.
