Abstract
[This is an excerpt.] 1 in 4 nurses are abused in the workplace. Overall, the likelihood of health care workers being exposed to violence is higher than prison guards or police officers. Workplace violence in healthcare settings can be prevented, with collaborative approaches. However,few health care employers have engaged nurses and other staff to establish effective plans to prevent workplace violence, putting nurses and others at risk on a daily basis.The American Nurses Association (ANA) believes that public policy must therefore play a role to encourage employers to make meaningful commitments to prevent workplace violence. [To read more, click View Resource.]
This resource is found in our Actionable Strategies for Government: Ensuring Workers' Physical and Mental Health (Strengthen Occupational Safety and Health Policies) AND Actionable Strategies for Professional Associations: Spotlights: Professional Associations Operational Strategies (Ensuring Physical & Mental Health).
