Protecting Workers Beyond COVID-19

Workplace violence is four times more likely to occur in healthcare settings than other private industries

By By Dan Hounsell


Vaccines for COVID-19 are on the way for many healthcare workers, and the number of cases and deaths are leveling off or dropping. While healthcare facilities might seem like they are becoming safer workplaces, the dangers to healthcare workers go beyond the coronavirus. Providing a safe work environment is important to the well-being of hospital employees who provide and support patient care. By implementing better safety plans and improving communication tools, facilities can go even further to keep workers safe.

Long before the coronavirus came into play, healthcare was an industry riddled with risks, and facilities need to implement appropriate response plans in the case of emergencies, according to MedCity News. Workplace violence is four times more likely to occur in a healthcare setting than other private industries.

With the response to Covid-19 already stretching hospital staffs thin, it’s important for managers to ensure emergency plans are in place for every scenario — whether a fire, act of violence or severe weather incident — that could add additional strain. As part of those plans, the correct lines of communication must be in place to ensure staff, patients and visitors are informed and 9-1-1 and first responders have the most context possible before arriving to provide assistance.

Click here to read the article.



February 23, 2021


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

How Carilion Clinic Cut HAIs by Over 50 Percent with IPC Expansion

An investment in infection prevention staffing during the pandemic led to improvements in patient safety and key quality metrics.


AtlantiCare and Select Medical Celebrate Construction Milestone for New Facility

The two healthcare organizations are collaborating to build a 60-bed, all-private-room inpatient rehabilitation hospital that is scheduled to open in mid-2026.


Norton Children's Unveils Plans for New Pediatric Care Campus

It will include a full-service hospital for children with complex medical needs, research facilities and expanded specialty services.


Environmental Services Workers Deserve More Respect

Cleaning professionals are essential partners in preventing and controlling infectious diseases in healthcare facilities.


Two Maine Hospital Systems Continue to Recover from Cyberattacks

The fallout from the cyberattacks created delays in patient care.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.