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Approaching with care: violence at work (continuing education credit)
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 15, 1993
Summary
Violence against healthcare professionals like nurses and midwives is a significant issue. Implementing effective strategies can prevent or manage aggressive incidents, minimizing harm and emphasizing the need for staff support.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Occupational Safety
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Violence against nurses, midwives, and health visitors is more prevalent than commonly acknowledged.
- Aggressive incidents pose risks to healthcare professionals and patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the commonality of violence against healthcare workers.
- To present strategies for preventing and managing violent incidents.
- To underscore the importance of staff support post-incident.
Main Methods:
- Review of incident prevalence.
- Analysis of preventative and management strategies.
- Emphasis on post-incident support protocols.
Main Results:
- Violent incidents against healthcare staff are underestimated.
- Strategic interventions can effectively prevent or manage aggression.
- Comprehensive staff support is crucial for mitigating harm.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare workplace violence requires greater recognition and proactive management.
- Effective strategies and robust support systems are essential for protecting healthcare professionals.
- Minimizing harm necessitates a dual approach of prevention and support.