BC Advantage - 2016 Issue 8

Workplace Violence Preparation In Your Practice

Have you ever been in a situation in which you sensed impending danger? Your brain may have triggered sweaty palms or a rapid heartbeat. Of growing concern is the number of people reporting dangerous circumstances to authorities from their workplace. Dangerous or violent events can occur anywhere, and healthcare facilities are not immune. When one considers the amount of stress that healthcare-related situations can cause, the likelihood for irrational, possibly violent behavior, becomes feasible. Consider the patient who is not feeling well, or feels they were treated unfairly by a healthcare provider. A person may be experiencing family-related stress...

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