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  • Occupational Safety
  • Public Health

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  • Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare settings poses significant risks to health care workers' safety and well-being.
  • WPV negatively impacts patient care quality, workforce stability, and the financial health of healthcare organizations.
  • Existing WPV encompasses verbal abuse, assault, harassment, and intimidation, causing emotional and physical harm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze policy alternatives for addressing WPV in healthcare.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of proposed solutions.
  • To identify optimal strategies for enhancing workplace safety in healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of policy alternatives considering cost, quality, access, equity, feasibility, resources, implementation, and sustainability.
  • Review of federal legislative proposals, specifically the SAVE Act.
  • Examination of state-specific policies in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York.

Main Results:

  • The SAVE Act is identified as a comprehensive federal solution with broad support, though facing legislative and financial challenges.
  • State-specific policies offer targeted approaches but may have limitations in scope, funding, and enforcement.
  • A multifaceted approach involving legislative, organizational, and collaborative efforts is required to combat WPV.

Conclusions:

  • The SAVE Act presents a promising federal strategy to enhance healthcare workplace safety and protect workers' rights.
  • Effective implementation requires careful planning, resource management, and continuous evaluation.
  • Addressing WPV is crucial for improving patient care outcomes and ensuring organizational sustainability in healthcare.