The safety of healthcare consumers and workers

Identify policies, regulations, and procedures that promote the safety of healthcare consumers and workers.

  • National and International Organization Approaches to Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings
  • Reviewing the Model “State” Bill:
  • “The Violence Prevention in Health Care Facilities Act” requires health care entities to establish programs to protect health care workers from acts of violence.

Assigned Readings: Nursing Article & OSHA Resources on Healthcare Violence