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Improving staff safety through an aggression management program

K H Martin1

  • 1Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Philadelphia 19104, USA.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|August 1, 1995
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A formal Aggression Management Program reduced the severity of staff injuries and work absences, despite only a slight change in injury frequency. This demonstrates the program's effectiveness in improving workplace safety and reducing costs.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Occupational Safety
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Aggression-related staff injuries pose a significant risk in healthcare settings.
  • Quantifying the impact of interventions is crucial for improving safety protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a formal inpatient Aggression Management Program.
  • To assess the program's impact on the frequency and severity of staff injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of staff injury data collected before and after program implementation.
  • Assessment of injury severity, time missed from work, and associated costs.

Main Results:

  • A slight change in the overall frequency of aggression-related staff injuries was observed.

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  • A significant decrease in the severity of staff injuries occurred post-program.
  • Reductions in work absence duration and system costs were noted.

    • Conclusions:

    • The formal Aggression Management Program effectively reduced the severity of staff injuries.
    • The program contributed to improved resource management and staff satisfaction.
    • Implementing such programs is vital for enhancing healthcare workplace safety.