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Preventing violence against health worke…

(3 days ago) Despite increased awareness and efforts to mitigate violence in healthcare, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates the problem has increased over time. Statistics on private healthcare and social assistance industry workers show that violent incidents rose from 6.4 per 10,000 in 2011 to 10.4 per 10,000 in 2018.

https://www.who.int/activities/preventing-violence-against-health-workers

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Preventing violence against health workers - World …

(3 days ago) WEBInterventions to prevent violence against health workers in non-emergency settings focus on strategies to better manage violent patients and high-risk visitors. Interventions for emergency settings focus on ensuring the physical security of health …

https://www.who.int/activities/preventing-violence-against-health-workers

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Fact Sheet: Health Care Workplace Violence and …

(8 days ago) WEBNot only does violence cause physical and psychological injury for health care workers, workplace violence and intimidation make it more difficult for nurses, …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2022-06-07-fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-need-federal-legislative

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Threats against health care workers are rising. Here's how …

(Just Now) WEBAmid rising violence against health care workers, prevention and response strategies aim to de-escalate tension and protect staff. Ideally, violence intervention plans are based on the physical …

https://www.aamc.org/news/threats-against-health-care-workers-are-rising-heres-how-hospitals-are-protecting-their-staffs

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Workplace Violence in Healthcare - StatPearls - NCBI …

(5 days ago) WEBWorkplace violence in the healthcare system is vastly understudied. While there is no universal definition of workplace violence (WPV), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health defines …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK592384/

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Violence Against Healthcare Workers: A Worldwide …

(3 days ago) WEBViolent events ranged from 15.0 to 54.0% with a mean prevalence of 32%, and physical abuse ranged from 4.6 to 22% ( 3 ). Most recently, the World Medical …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7531183/

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Creating Safer Workplaces - American Hospital …

(6 days ago) WEBin promoting physical and emotional safety through a public health approach. When developing training and response programs, health care leaders must involve all …

https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2021/10/creating-safer-workplaces-guide-to-mitigating-violence-in-health-care-settings-f.pdf

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Creating Safer Workplaces A Guide to Mitigating Violence …

(7 days ago) WEBBased on a multidisciplinary strategy, the guide addresses how teams can help curb violence in health care facilities, including: Focusing on well-being to promote …

https://www.aha.org/guidesreports/2021-10-26-creating-safer-workplaces-guide-mitigating-violence-health-care-settings

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Workplace violence in healthcare settings: The risk factors

(3 days ago) WEBEffect of workplace violence in healthcare settings. Violence against healthcare workers in any situation is inexcusable, especially when they are working …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9206999/

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Addressing Workplace Violence and Creating a Safer …

(3 days ago) WEBThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines workplace violence as violent acts, including physical assaults and verbal threats, …

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/addressing-workplace-violence-and-creating-safer-workplace

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The Epidemic of Violence in American Hospitals TIME

(2 days ago) WEBThe American Hospital Association (AHA) reports that healthcare workers suffer more workplace violence and injury than any other environment. The AHA also …

https://time.com/6337450/the-epidemic-of-violence-in-american-hospitals/

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Healthcare - Workplace Violence Occupational Safety and Health

(Just Now) WEBWorkplace violence (WPV) is a recognized hazard in the healthcare industry. WPV is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening …

https://www.osha.gov/healthcare/workplace-violence

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Physical and verbal violence against health care workers

(7 days ago) WEBoccurred in health care and social service settings10 and workers in health care settings are four times more likely to be victimized than workers in private …

https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/resources/patient-safety-topics/sentinel-event/sea-59-workplace-violence-final2.pdf

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Physical and verbal violence against health care workers.

(5 days ago) WEBThe Joint Commission issues sentinel event alerts to raise awareness regarding risks in the health care setting. This alert highlights physical and verbal violence as a major …

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/physical-and-verbal-violence-against-health-care-workers

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Penn Medicine spends $28M in new security tools to protect …

(5 days ago) WEBMany health care systems find themselves dealing with a growing number of physical attacks, verbal harassment and aggression toward health care providers. The …

https://whyy.org/articles/penn-medicine-violence-against-health-workers-weapons-detection-security-tools/

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Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings: Risk Factors and …

(3 days ago) WEBWorkplace violence is a problem plaguing workers and employers in healthcare settings. Physical violence can result in physical injuries or in the extreme case, the death of a …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8890760/

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Violence Against Physicians in the Workplace: Trends, Causes

(Just Now) WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) defines physical and psychological workplace violence as “incidents where staff are abused, threatened or assaulted in …

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11920-022-01398-1

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Violence against healthcare professionals in intensive care units: a

(9 days ago) WEBPrevalence. Workplace violence (WPV) is defined by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as "violent acts including physical assaults …

https://ccforum.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13054-024-04844-z

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Violence in Healthcare Facilities - ECRI

(Just Now) WEBType 2 violence is the most common cause of physical violence in the healthcare setting, and type 3 violence is the most prevalent type of healthcare …

https://www.ecri.org/components/HRC/Pages/SafSec3.aspx?tab=2

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AHA Statement on the Introduction of The Safety from Violence …

(3 days ago) WEBViolence against health care workers has long been an issue but it has increased significantly during the last few years. Hospitals are working overtime to …

https://www.aha.org/press-releases/2023-04-19-aha-statement-introduction-safety-violence-healthcare-employees-act

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Injuries and violence - World Health Organization (WHO)

(Just Now) WEBInjuries result from road traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns, poisoning and acts of violence against oneself or others, among other causes. Of the 4.4 million injury …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/injuries-and-violence

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Violence Against Healthcare Workers: A Rising Epidemic - AJMC

(9 days ago) WEBStudies show violence against healthcare employees is more common that most people realilze, and advocacy groups say it's time for policymakers to act on this …

https://www.ajmc.com/view/violence-against-healthcare-workers-a-rising-epidemic

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Healthcare Free Full-Text Hazard Flagging as a Risk Mitigation

(9 days ago) WEBViolence against paramedics has been characterized as a “serious public health problem” [], with the potential for significant physical [] and psychological [] …

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/9/909

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Prevalence of Workplace Physical Violence against Health Care

(3 days ago) WEBWorkplace physical violence against health care professionals included beating, kicking, slapping, stabbing, shooting, pushing, biting, and pinching against …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982349/

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Gynecological health and uptake of gynecological care after …

(7 days ago) WEBDomestic and sexual violence have been linked to adverse gynecological and obstetric outcomes. Survivors often find it difficult to verbalize such violence due to …

https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-024-03112-0

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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety …

(3 days ago) WEBThe federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect …

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/19/1243881326/school-gun-violence-federal-aid

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Violent Patients - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

(5 days ago) WEBViolence is a relatively vague term with several meanings, definitions, and interpretations. In the healthcare setting, violence may present as a verbal or physical attack by patients or visitors. This …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537281/

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Rape Trauma Syndrome: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

(7 days ago) WEBRape is a form of sexual assault where you’re forced to engage in sexual acts (vaginal, anal or oral) against your will or without giving consent. Often, someone …

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/rape-trauma-syndrome

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The Lasting Impact of Exposure to Gun Violence

(5 days ago) WEBBeyond the direct physical effects of gun violence, both papers found that exposure is associated with poorer mental and physical health outcomes. On an …

https://undark.org/2024/04/24/longterm-impact-gun-violence-youth/

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