Items Tagged with 'healthcare workers'

The White House announced plans to set a federal floor for staffing levels, so that nursing home owners could not slash staffing to unsafe levels.

A behavioral health and substance disorder facility in Jacksonville, Florida was cited by OSHA for workplace violence towards healthcare staff.

A federal investigation found that a children's hospital in Columbus, Ohio, failed to protect employees from workplace violence and serious injuries. 

After an OSHA investigation, a federal judge ruled that UHS of Delaware and UHS of Fuller had exposed Fuller Hospital employees to workplace violence.

Hospital security must be vigilant about who is granted access to the premises to ensure the safety of hospital doctors, nurses and other staff.

Healthcare workers view patient violence and impacts of burnout/mental health as greatest safety concerns, according to a recent safety report.

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.

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.

Members of the National Guard in multiple U.S. states have been dispatched to health facilities during the COVID-19 case surge.

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.