Texas’ New Healthcare Workplace Violence Law: What It Requires
As violence against healthcare workers occurs with greater frequency than in any other industry, the state of Texas is requiring healthcare facilities to adopt workplace violence prevention plans by September 1, 2024.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 111 – The Need for Workplace Violence Prevention Training in Healthcare
On episode 111 of PSQH: The Podcast, Tony Jace, CEO of the Crisis Prevention Institute, talks about the level of workplace violence faced by healthcare professionals and how to improve training.
OSHA Cites Subcontractor for Asbestos Exposures in Hospital Demolition
Chicago-area subcontractor K.L.F. Enterprises faces $392,002 in OSHA fines for exposing its employees and others to asbestos during the structural demolition of a Waukegan, Illinois, hospital, the agency announced May 15.
CMOs Have Key Role to Play Addressing Staff Mistreatment in OB-GYN Field
The recently published research article conducted a systematic review of 10 studies on harassment and 12 studies on interventions. One study that examined harassment rates in several medical specialties found that OB-GYN was second only to general surgery in specialties linked to the highest rates of sexual harassment.
Survey: Workplace Violence Prevention Training in Healthcare is Lacking
A new survey from Crisis Prevention Institute finds that healthcare professionals do not feel confident with the workplace violence prevention training they receive. This leaves them unprepared to deal with the increased wave of violence in their organizations.
PSQH Quick Poll 2024: Taking the Pulse of Nursing’s Impact on Patient Safety
As part of National Nurses Week, PSQH reached out to our readers with a few questions about how nursing impacts patient safety and healthcare quality. The Quick Poll had a total of 207 respondents. The PSQH Quick Poll is presented in partnership with Collette Health and Drexel University.
Employer Facing $164K OSHA Fine in Visiting Nurse’s Death
A pair of home healthcare providers face $163,627 in OSHA fines following the death of a licensed practical nurse during a home visit in Willimantic, Connecticut, the agency announced May 1.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 102 – How to Stem the Tide of Workplace Violence in Healthcare
On episode 102 of PSQH: The Podcast, Mary Jagim, principal consultant, Centrak, talks about preventing workplace violence in healthcare.
Here’s How CNOs Can Prevent Workplace Violence and Keep Nurses Psychologically Safe
There are several investments that health systems can make toward workplace violence prevention. Huntington Hospital Northwell Health has technology that boosts security, including quick badge alerts, metal detectors, and drones that fly around the campus, which remains well-lit at all hours.
Safe Patient Handling: How CNOs Can Help Nurses Avoid Injury
According to OSHA, in 2020, hospitals recorded nearly three times more work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees than in all industries combined.