OSHA increases workplace violence prevention efforts

New online resources added to help prevent healthcare workplace violence


The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has added new online resources to help prevent healthcare workplace violence,according to an article on the McKnights website.

The resources include a summary of the issue of workplace violence, and a “Road Map,” which highlights real-world scenarios of violence prevention programs.

The Road Map offers information on incorporating nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation training for employees. 

The new resources also include a report detailing how workplace violence prevention strategies can be incorporated into a healthcare facility's existing strategies.

Read the article.

 

 



December 15, 2015


Topic Area: Safety


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