Experts say while it's not always possible to predict violence, it is possible to establish policies and procedures that foster safety and are aimed at reducing violence in the workplace, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website.
What can behavioral healthcare facilities do to reduce workplace violence?
Established policies and procedures can foster safety, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare
April 29, 2016
Topic Area: Safety
Recent Posts
How EVS Leaders Can Support Staff for Better Cleaning
Environmental services is one of the most important departments in healthcare facilities, but it can be a difficult one to manage.
Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural Care
Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Officially Opens
The new six-story hospital is designed to serve the unique needs of infants, children and adolescents across the full continuum of care.
Where Workforce Strategy Meets Facility Design
Designing healthcare facilities with the same rigor applied to clinical programming creates environments where clinicians want to stay.
OCAD Student Research Inspires Dementia Friendly Shower Redesign at UHN Hospital
The space responds to a common challenge in care environments, where showering can be disorienting and stressful due to unfamiliar surroundings, noise and limited privacy.