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Hospital violence.

J R May1

  • 1Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI, USA.

Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security
|February 2, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Healthcare violence is a significant issue with various contributing factors and impacts. This discussion covers identifying high-risk individuals and improving hospital security measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Healthcare violence poses a significant threat to patient and staff safety.
  • Understanding the multifaceted nature of healthcare violence is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Previous research has identified various contributing factors and specific high-risk environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively discuss the problem of healthcare violence.
  • To explore factors contributing to violence in healthcare settings.
  • To provide actionable strategies for identifying at-risk individuals and enhancing hospital security.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on healthcare violence.
  • Analysis of contributing factors, including patient populations and environmental aspects.

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  • Development of security survey procedures and improvement guidelines.

    • Main Results:

    • Healthcare violence is influenced by factors such as patient demographics, specific clinical settings (e.g., psychiatric wards), and the inclusion of specific patient groups (e.g., prisoners).
    • Socioeconomic impacts of assault injuries are considerable.
    • Effective identification of high-risk individuals and implementation of robust security measures are essential.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing healthcare violence requires a multi-pronged approach, including risk assessment and enhanced security protocols.
    • Improving hospital security is vital for creating a safer healthcare environment.
    • Further research into specific interventions for different types of healthcare violence is warranted.