By Victoria Ison, The Ball State Daily News Nursing programs around the nation are missing a key component, according to a study done by a professor who advocates for stronger programs on safety and gun violence. For assistant professor Jagdish Khubchandani, the issue hit home when a colleague was shot by her patient. He and …
Category Archive: Healthcare violence
Jan
11
2012
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Dec
30
2011
Most paramedics abused on the job
By Linda Nguten, The Vancouver Sun More than two-thirds of paramedics surveyed in two provinces said they have experienced some form of abuse while in the job in the past 12 months. “EMS providers can experience violence in the workplace as they perform their jobs in unpredictable environments and near people in crisis,” said Blair …
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Dec
21
2011
Hospital weighs security against budget
By Karen M. Cheung, FierceHealthcare.com As some hospitals struggle with the economic downturn, facilities may be playing a balancing act of spending to improve security measures with the precious dollars they do have. For instance, following a shooting at Massena (N.Y.) Memorial Hospital, the hospital board yesterday voted to approve more than $19,000 in additional …
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Dec
14
2011
Today: Webinar – Active Shooters in Healthcare Environments: Protecting Patients, Staff, and Visitors
from ASIS International Date: December 14, 2011 Time: Noon EST About the program: Learn the essential elements of planning for, responding to, and recovering from an active shooter incident. Highlighted in this webinar are details from actual incidents, risks specific to healthcare environments, key planning points, and communication processes during emergencies. Take-aways include the following: …
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Nov
30
2011
Health Care Facilities Workplace Violence Prevention Act Introduced in Pennsylvania House to Promote Culture of Safety
By Tom Ahearn, ESR News To promote a “culture of safety” in health care facilities and help protect health care workers from incidents of workplace violence in the state of Pennsylvania, the ‘Health Care Facilities Workplace Violence Prevention Act’ (House Bill 1992) was recently introduced in the Pennsylvania House, according to a report from HealthCanal.com. …
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