Joint Commission offering online violence prevention resource

“Workplace Violence Prevention Resources,” provides a range of resources for health care organizations


The Joint Commission is offering an online resource center to help healthcare facilities prevent workplace violence. “Workplace Violence Prevention Resources,” provides a range of resources for healthcare organizations.

Statistics show a higher rate of workplace violence in healthcare compared with other workplaces.

Accredited organizations and committee members have stressed the need for resources to help deal with an increase in healthcare facility violence. 

The center’s resources include information on policies, procedures, guidelines, research, case studies, white papers and toolkits.

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October 18, 2016


Topic Area: Safety


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