Pitfalls and Platforms in Workplace Violence Prevention

20255 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ellen W. Blair · Institute for Community Living

Diane E. Allen · New Hampshire Hospital

Kathleen R. Delaney · Rush University

Ruthy Lindvall

Amanda C. McGill · NC Department of Health and Human Services

Michael Polacek

Lisa Schneider · Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

David Sharp

Abstract

Risk management strategies alone are ineffective means of preventing WPV in psychiatric settings. Organizations must strike a balance between ensuring safety and providing a therapeutic atmosphere.

Topics & Keywords

Workplace Violence and Bullying Occupational Health and Safety Research Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Volume 31, Issue 5, pp. 519-525

DOI: 10.1177/10783903251320377

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