Home Health Care News August 16, 2024
Home health workers can be vulnerable as they face an unprotected and unpredictable environment each time they enter a patient’s home. The spectrum of violence ranges from verbal abuse to stalking or threats of assault to homicide, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Violence impacts not only the individual, but also the employer. Exposure to violence may lead to low employee morale, poor job satisfaction and high turnover rates, according to one study on violence in nursing.
In 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration began acting against providers who failed to protect their employees adequately; however, statistics show the problem shows no signs of abating.
Over 75% of workplace violence victims in 2024 worked...
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