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Workplace violence: a new challenge.

Thomas W Knowles1

  • 1John C. Lincoln Health Network/North Mountain Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA.

Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security
|October 2, 2004
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Preventing workplace violence is achievable through proactive facility measures, even if predicting specific incidents remains challenging. Implementing preventative strategies is key to maintaining a safe environment for all employees.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Workplace violence poses significant risks to employee well-being and organizational productivity.
  • Predicting the exact timing and nature of workplace violence incidents is often difficult.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore preventative strategies for workplace violence.
  • To provide actionable insights for facilities to mitigate risks associated with employee aggression.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on workplace violence prevention.
  • Analysis of common risk factors and contributing elements to violent incidents in facilities.

Main Results:

  • While precise prediction is not feasible, implementing targeted preventative measures can significantly reduce the likelihood of workplace violence.

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  • Proactive security, employee training, and supportive workplace cultures are identified as crucial preventative elements.

    • Conclusions:

    • Facilities can effectively reduce the incidence of workplace violence through strategic planning and intervention.
    • A multi-faceted approach focusing on prevention is more effective than solely relying on prediction.