Development and application of a population-based system for workplace violence surveillance in hospitals
American Journal of Industrial MedicinePublished 7 July 2011
Judith E. Arnetz, Deanna Aranyos, Joel W. Ager, Mark J. Upfal
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This surveillance system provides ongoing information on professional groups and hospital departments at risk and trends in violence reporting over time that can be used to determine where appropriate violence prevention efforts are most needed, and to evaluate violence interventions.
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This surveillance system provides ongoing information on professional groups and hospital departments at risk and trends in violence reporting over time. It can be used to determine where appropriate violence prevention efforts are most needed, and to evaluate violence interventions.
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