Workplace Violence: What Does It Mean?
Definitions
What is.... Workplace Violence
"Workplace violence is an act of aggression directed toward persons at work or on duty and ranges from offensive or threatening language to homicide. Workplace violence is commonly understood as any physical assault, emotional or verbal abuse, or threatening, harassing, or coercive behavior in the work setting that causes physical or emotional harm. -National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
topWho is at Risk
Everyone.
Why Be Concerned?
- You can get injured
- Abuse is on the rise
- Affects the victim, their families and all who hear or bear witness to the abuse
- Our job is to be safe and maintain the safety of ALL other healthcare workers and our patients.
- You deserve and have the right to be safe
Violence Perpetuated
There appear to be key factors that contribute to, or perpetuate, workplace violence. It the goal of Stop Healthcare Violence to change this.
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