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Safety Precautions in a Psychiatric Unit — Keeping Psychiatric Nurses / NPs Safe
TLDRHealthcare workers in psychiatric units are at particularly high risk, and patients often need extra care. However, through understanding, de-escalation, and education, your staff can minimize dangerous situations to ensure…
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10 Safety Tips for Social Workers
Importance of Personal Safety Training for Social Workers Social work is one of the fastest-growing careers in the U.S. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in Washington,…
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Your Guide to Lowering Workers Comp Costs in Hospitality & Healthcare
Injuries and accidents in the workplace can damage a business in a number of ways. Most importantly, they can impact the health and wellbeing of employees. According to the Bureau…
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The Cost of Nurse Turnover
TLDRNurse turnover costs U.S. hospitals between $3.9 and $5.8 million per year, with the average cost to replace a single bedside RN reaching $56,300 in 2023. The drivers are well-documented:…
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How to Deal with Aggressive Customers & Patients
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are often dealing with people when they’re at their most vulnerable. As a result, emotions can run high and tempers can flare. This means…
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10 Hospital Safety & Security Procedures
TLDRHealthcare workers face workplace violence at rates far exceeding any other industry, with the sector accounting for nearly three-quarters of all private-industry workplace violence cases. Implementing comprehensive hospital safety and…
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5 Safety Tips for Addiction Counselors
As most healthcare professionals will be only too aware, workplace violence disproportionately affects those working in the industry. In the US, 70-74% of workplace assaults occur in healthcare settings. During the…
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8 Healthcare Facility Safety Tips
TLDR According to OSHA, hospitals and healthcare facilities are among the most dangerous places to work, with twice the rate of workplace injuries compared to the private sector. However, through…
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Common Health and Safety Issues in Healthcare
According to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), hospitals and healthcare facilities are among the most hazardous places to work in the world, recording a rate of 5.5 work related injuries and illnesses for every 100…