Environmental Evaluation for Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Services
Journal of Safety ResearchPublished 1 January 2008
Kathleen McPhaul, Matthew London, Kevin Murrett, Kelly Flannery, Jonathan Rosen, Jane Lipscomb
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The environmental assessment findings reveal design and security issues that, if corrected, would improve safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors and reduce fear and unpredictability.
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Healthcare and social assistance employers can improve the effectiveness of violence prevention efforts by including an environmental assessment with complementary hazard controls.
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