Memorial Health System will observe Workplace Violence Awareness Week starting March 31 as healthcare facilities nationwide ...
As a number of states across the US set out to tackle workplace violence via legislation, employers must commit to doing more or risk employee safety. From bullying, verbal threats to physical ...
The entire country is on edge. The shootings at YouTube headquarters happened just this week. Places that used to feel safe -- from schools and churches to concert venues and workplaces -- now feel ...
In healthcare, safety often focuses on the patient, ensuring they are well cared for, comfortable, protected, and that their information is kept private. But for many healthcare professionals, “Will I ...
Instances of workplace violence, like verbal and physical threats or assaults, aren't new phenomena. However, the environment we're operating in today feels markedly different. High-profile incidents ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In an open letter to hospital executives in Pennsylvania, healthcare workers are demanding changes to address workplace violence ...
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Violence is a leading cause of injury and death in workplaces, according to the Door County Public Health Department. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says ...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - From being punched and kicked to being stabbed, healthcare workers across the country often face a reality that hasn’t been a standard part of their training. The problem has ...
In the early 2000s, I was conducting a security assessment at a healthcare facility when I observed a telling moment in the waiting room. A mother, visibly stressed, had just learned from the ...