In response to increasing workplace violence against nurses, physicians, and other providers, several states are implementing measures to address the issue. Recently, Texas passed Senate Bill 240 (SB 240), a legislative initiative aimed at curbing workplace violence in healthcare settings. The legislative push came after a tragic incident in 2022 where a nurse and a caseworker were fatally shot in a hospital's labor and delivery wing in Dallas. We explore the impact of SB 240, requirements for compliance, and unique risks within the healthcare industry in our latest blog: https://hubs.li/Q02HCPYr0
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SOS Technologies supports the 2017 CMS final rule for Emergency communications & preparedness. U.S. health care system and aims to ensure that providers can plan for and respond to natural and man-made disasters in a timely and effective manner. The rule focuses on three key essentials: safeguarding human resources, maintaining business continuity, and protecting physical resources. The rule requires providers to develop and maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program that includes the following core elements: 1. Risk assessment and emergency planning This should include an "all-hazards" approach that focuses on capacities and capabilities, such as hazards likely in the geographic area and care-related emergencies. The emergency plan should be updated at least annually. 2. Communication plan This plan must comply with federal and state laws. 3. Policies and procedures These should be developed and implemented based on the emergency plan and risk assessment, and should address issues such as evacuation plans, sheltering in place, and tracking patients and staff. Policies and procedures should also be reviewed and updated at least annually. 4. Training and testing Providers should train and test their plans with the SOS Team.
In response to increasing workplace violence against nurses, physicians, and other providers, several states are implementing measures to address the issue. Recently, Texas passed Senate Bill 240 (SB 240), a legislative initiative aimed at curbing workplace violence in healthcare settings. The legislative push came after a tragic incident in 2022 where a nurse and a caseworker were fatally shot in a hospital's labor and delivery wing in Dallas. We explore the impact of SB 240, requirements for compliance, and unique risks within the healthcare industry in our latest blog: https://hubs.li/Q02HCPYr0
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A recent study highlights an alarming increase in verbal and physical aggression towards nurses, contributing significantly to job dissatisfaction and, ultimately, turnover. #HealthcareSafety #NurseTurnover #PatientCare #WorkplaceViolence #HealthcareSolutions #nursingeducation
I help Nurse Educators achieve excellence. Chief Executive Officer @ Dr. Sellars Educate. Keynote Speaker. Thought leader.
Last week I was visiting my family member in the hospital for the 4th week in a row. It's been a battle for him, and I have become a real observer of behaviors during my visits. During this visit I noticed the 'Zero Tolerance' signage regarding violence in the hospital. A recent study highlights an alarming increase in verbal and physical aggression towards nurses, contributing significantly to job dissatisfaction and, ultimately, turnover. Workplace aggression happens every 40 hours in the healthcare setting. This cycle not only compromises patient care but also places immense psychological and physical strain on healthcare professionals, exacerbating the staffing crisis. Having signage about 'Zero Tolerance' is a great approach to establish an anti-violence culture. Implementing comprehensive violence prevention programs, offering support and counseling for affected staff, and fostering a culture of respect and safety within healthcare facilities are crucial steps. Let's come together to discuss and implement effective strategies that protect our healthcare workers, ensuring a safer, more resilient healthcare system. #HealthcareSafety #NurseTurnover #PatientCare #WorkplaceViolence #HealthcareSolutions #nursingeducation https://lnkd.in/g92WVcU7 https://lnkd.in/gRvNE9gc
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I help Nurse Educators achieve excellence. Chief Executive Officer @ Dr. Sellars Educate. Keynote Speaker. Thought leader.
Last week I was visiting my family member in the hospital for the 4th week in a row. It's been a battle for him, and I have become a real observer of behaviors during my visits. During this visit I noticed the 'Zero Tolerance' signage regarding violence in the hospital. A recent study highlights an alarming increase in verbal and physical aggression towards nurses, contributing significantly to job dissatisfaction and, ultimately, turnover. Workplace aggression happens every 40 hours in the healthcare setting. This cycle not only compromises patient care but also places immense psychological and physical strain on healthcare professionals, exacerbating the staffing crisis. Having signage about 'Zero Tolerance' is a great approach to establish an anti-violence culture. Implementing comprehensive violence prevention programs, offering support and counseling for affected staff, and fostering a culture of respect and safety within healthcare facilities are crucial steps. Let's come together to discuss and implement effective strategies that protect our healthcare workers, ensuring a safer, more resilient healthcare system. #HealthcareSafety #NurseTurnover #PatientCare #WorkplaceViolence #HealthcareSolutions #nursingeducation https://lnkd.in/g92WVcU7 https://lnkd.in/gRvNE9gc
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The sad answer has been “no”. 😫 According to the World Health Organization, between 8% and 38% of healthcare workers globally suffer from physical violence while working at some point in their careers. Attacks may include physical assault, emotional abuse, threats, and sexual harassment or abuse. Violence against healthcare workers is a growing but often hidden epidemic, with serious consequences for healthcare workers as well as the future healthcare professional pipeline. There is currently a dire shortage of healthcare workers. The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts a shortage between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. Let Vistelar help your facility become a safer environment of care and minimize the number of incidents (and in-turn, lessen the shortage of healthcare professionals.) 📨[email protected] 💻Vistelar.com ☎️(877) 690-8230 #workplaceviolenceprevention #conflictmanagement #crisismanagement #healthcareviolence #workplaceviolence #violenceinhealthcare #nonescalation #deescalation #healthcareriskmanagement #nursing #healthcareprofessionals #healthcareorganization #conflictmanagementtraining #saferenvironmentsofcare #healthyworkenvironments #healthcareworkers #notpartofthejob #organizationalsafety #lateralviolence
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Another day another hospital. Our Healthcare Consulting company is growing in leaps and bounds. Not only do we make it a point to update curriculums and assure we provide the latest skills, information, and best practices. But also, and perhaps especially, because we can tailor programs to the specific client. Hospitals come in different shapes, sizes, and populations, and a “cookie cutter” approach isn’t always the best. Many rightfully recognize emergency departments, behavioral health units, and to a slightly lesser extent Labor and Delivery and ICU, as the most violent areas in hospitals. But we cannot forget the Geriatric and Hospice centers as well. Between patients who have diminishing cognitive functions and impulse control, to family members mishandling stress and grief, these units and specialty hospitals have their own challenges with workplace violence. If you, or someone you know, can benefit from better tools to handle the increasing levels of workplace violence incidents let me know. #training #hospitals #security #workplaceviolence #safety #clinical Masada Healthcare Consulting, LLC Michael White
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Nurse Influencer | Executive Nurse Leader Coach | Nursing Faculty
Thank you Dr. Rachel Culpepper RN, CENP for your advocacy efforts, I know you did an AWESOME job. We need your help to get the #SAVEACT passed. Follow the outlined steps to take action right now. 1. Find out the name of your senator. 2. Contact them via an email or letter. 3. Include in your correspondence specific examples of the violence that our nurses are experiencing. 4. Ask them to support the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (S. 2768/H.R. 2584). BTW - it is important to include the bill number with your correspondence. #AONLAdvocacy #nurseleaders #nursingleadership #nurses
I had the opportunity to participate as a panelist with the American Hospital Association and #AmericanCollegeofEmergencyPhyscians yesterday to inform congressional staff about the importance of supporting the SAVE Act. Violence against healthcare workers has to stop and must have consequences! Thank you, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, III for your advocacy on this topic! #AONLAdvocacy #nurseleaders #SAVEAct
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Tactical Healthcare Expert | Bridging the Gap between Clinical and Security | Always Innovating to Reduce Workplace Violence | Security is not the absence of threat, but presence of connection.
It’s actually more like 98% of healthcare workers experience the threat or actual violence from a patient or visitor. It’s time for us to be honest about the current situation and to create actionable solutions to the violence. It starts by doing an accurate assessment of the issues. Gauging the violence is the first step. Make sure you start off on the right foot. #nurseslife #healthcare #evidencebasedpractice
Just how problematic is violence in healthcare? • The alarming trend: since 2011, violent incidents in healthcare have increased every year, with healthcare workers accounting for the vast majority of non-fatal workplace violence injuries. • A global challenge: A startling percentage of healthcare professionals report having experienced some form of workplace violence – most healthcare workers experience verbal abuse, many experience physical abuse, and some experience sexual abuse. • How clear is the picture? It is estimated that only 30% of nurses and 26% of physicians report incidents. What does that mean for the actual numbers? With the physical and mental health of healthcare workers at risk, it is imperative that a collaborative approach is implemented to tackle this problem – robust education for front-line staff, buy-in and support from administration, and strong relationships with law enforcement and legal teams can combine to transform the culture from one that accepts that violence is part of the job to one that fights back to ensure future generations of nurses and doctors don’t suffer the same fates. Violence not only affects healthcare workers, but it affects their patients, their families, the financial wellbeing of their organizations, and the entire healthcare industry. Wouldn’t it be great if the nurses of tomorrow didn’t have to fear the inevitable aggression that today’s nurses experience? Together we can change that. Let’s talk about how: https://lnkd.in/gWTybD6P. #HealthcareSafety #WorkplaceViolenceStatistics #SSRFconsulting #SafetyInHealthcare
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Senior Vice President | Certified Professional in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design | Workplace Violence Prevention and De-escalation expert.
Wouldn’t it be great if the nurses of tomorrow didn’t have to fear the inevitable aggression that today’s nurses experience? Together we can change that. Let’s talk about how: https://lnkd.in/gWTybD6P. #HealthcareSafety #WorkplaceViolenceStatistics #SSRFconsulting #SafetyInHealthcare
Just how problematic is violence in healthcare? • The alarming trend: since 2011, violent incidents in healthcare have increased every year, with healthcare workers accounting for the vast majority of non-fatal workplace violence injuries. • A global challenge: A startling percentage of healthcare professionals report having experienced some form of workplace violence – most healthcare workers experience verbal abuse, many experience physical abuse, and some experience sexual abuse. • How clear is the picture? It is estimated that only 30% of nurses and 26% of physicians report incidents. What does that mean for the actual numbers? With the physical and mental health of healthcare workers at risk, it is imperative that a collaborative approach is implemented to tackle this problem – robust education for front-line staff, buy-in and support from administration, and strong relationships with law enforcement and legal teams can combine to transform the culture from one that accepts that violence is part of the job to one that fights back to ensure future generations of nurses and doctors don’t suffer the same fates. Violence not only affects healthcare workers, but it affects their patients, their families, the financial wellbeing of their organizations, and the entire healthcare industry. Wouldn’t it be great if the nurses of tomorrow didn’t have to fear the inevitable aggression that today’s nurses experience? Together we can change that. Let’s talk about how: https://lnkd.in/gWTybD6P. #HealthcareSafety #WorkplaceViolenceStatistics #SSRFconsulting #SafetyInHealthcare
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It's crucial for healthcare institutions to implement workplace violence prevention programs that support the entire healthcare workforce. Vistelar, a leader in this field, offers solutions to help organizations tackle the increasing violence. This blog from the CDC/NIOSH showcases current efforts by both government and industry to address this urgent issue. Want to learn more about our world-class programs? Contact us! www.vistelar.com https://lnkd.in/gkKH_YuT #workplaceviolenceprevention #conflictmanagement #crisismanagement #healthcareviolence #workplaceviolence #violenceinhealthcare #nonescalation #deescalation #healthcareriskmanagement #nursing #healthcareprofessionals #healthcareorganization #conflictmanagementtraining #saferenvironmentsofcare #healthyworkenvironments #healthcareworkers #notpartofthejob #organizationalsafety #lateralviolence
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Substance abuse is a growing concern among older people, posing significant risks to senior care facilities. For providers in nursing homes, independent living and assisted living services, addressing this issue is crucial to maintaining safe and effective operations. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RRg150SA6J6 #SeniorCare #Healthcare #RiskManagement
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