Reducing Workplace Violence for Nurses
According to the Emergency Nurses Association, seven out of 10 emergency room nurses report being kicked or hit on the job, and one in four nurses in general report having experienced workplace violence involving a patient—and that such violence is underreported.
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.
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.
PSQH Quick Poll 2024: Taking the Pulse of Patient Safety
As part of PSQH’s celebration of Patient Safety Awareness Week, we decided to reach out to our readers with a few questions to find out the state of patient safety efforts in 2024. This PSQH Quick Poll is presented in partnership with Origami Risk, Avtec, and IAC. The survey had a total of 285 respondents.
How One Health System Has Successfully Tackled Workplace Violence
A recent survey found that 40% of healthcare workers had experienced workplace violence in the past two years. Workplace violence in healthcare settings has several negative consequences such as care team members suffering physical and psychological trauma, according to the survey report.