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How To Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Professionals in the healthcare industry suffer a disproportionately high number of violent events and physical injuries in the workplace. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 2016 saw…
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Strategies to Tackle the Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage
Behavioral health is a serious issue across the U.S. According to a 2021 study, an incredible one in five Americans lives with a mental illness, while one in ten experiences…
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Safety Tips for Nurses in The Workplace
Author: Peter Klebanoff, Vice President of Healthcare Sales Healthcare environments can be challenging places to work for a number of reasons. From general risks like trips, slips and falls, to…
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Creating a Culture of Safety In Healthcare
With an increasing incidence of violence/threats to staff safety in the healthcare industry, a lot of facilities are looking into implementing increased protection measures. A recent example that drew attention is that of the Cox Medical Center in Missouri,…
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Safety Guide for Working Alone in a Laboratory
Laboratory work can be full of risks. From general hazards like trips, slips, and falls, to more specific concerns like chemical spills and burns, labs can be dangerous places to…
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Safety Tips for Mental Health Technicians
Psychiatric hospitals can be difficult places to work. Though many doctors, nurses, social workers and other mental health professionals find it deeply rewarding, there’s no denying that working with mental…
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How to Deal with Unacceptable Patient Behavior
TLDRUnacceptable patient behavior in clinical settings leads to more serious forms of violence against staff. However, by setting physical boundaries, involving co-workers, planning replies, and documenting patient behavior, you can…
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The Dangers of Working in a Psychiatric Hospital
TLDRPsychiatric hospital workers face elevated risks of patient assault, secondary traumatic stress, and physical injury — making healthcare and social assistance the highest-injury industry in the United States. Understanding these…
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Improving Staff Safety in Psychiatric Hospitals
TLDRPsychiatric hospitals present unique safety challenges — a 2023 National Nurses United survey found that 80% of hospital nurses have experienced verbal or physical violence on the job, with psychiatric…
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10 Safety Tips for Therapists
TLDRWorking one-on-one with patients behind closed doors often leaves therapists vulnerable to unpredictable behavior, physical violence, and harassment, especially when dealing with individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. To address…