Becker's Healthcare November 21, 2023
With the rise of violence in hospitals, health system leaders should embed safety into training for new staff and transparent conversations with employees, according to an opinion piece published Nov. 20 in Time.
Robert Glatter, MD, a physician and the editor at large for Medscape Emergency Medicine, and Peter Papadakos, MD, a professor at University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center, cited an American Hospital Association report that found healthcare employees endure more workplace violence and injury than workers in any other environment.
Dr. Glatter and Dr. Papadakos recommend hospitals begin safety training in onboarding, prepare staff for agitated patients and violent outbursts with de-escalation training, work with local law enforcement for active shooter exercises, maintain a digital log...
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