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Nurses ... not victims

L Griffiths1, I Butrej

  • 1Central Sydney Area Health Service.

The Lamp
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
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Patient assaults on nurses are a significant occupational health and safety concern, not an unavoidable risk. Addressing these incidents requires proactive safety measures and policy engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Nursing Safety
  • Psychiatric Care

Background:

  • Patient-on-nurse assaults are a serious workplace hazard in healthcare settings.
  • These incidents pose risks to nursing staff well-being and patient care quality.
  • Existing safety protocols may not adequately address the complexities of violence in psychiatric units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight patient-on-nurse assaults as a critical occupational health and safety issue.
  • To emphasize the need for robust safety interventions in psychiatric nursing.
  • To inform policy and practice regarding workplace violence in mental healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Review of a specific case involving patient assault in a psychiatric unit.
  • Engagement in negotiations with WorkCover (workers' compensation regulator).

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  • Analysis of occupational health and safety implications.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated that nurse assaults are preventable and require specific safety strategies.
    • Highlighted the Association's role in advocating for nurse safety.
    • Underscored the importance of addressing such incidents through formal channels like WorkCover.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient assaults on nurses are not an inherent aspect of the job but a solvable occupational hazard.
    • Effective occupational health and safety management is crucial in psychiatric settings.
    • Collaborative efforts with regulatory bodies are essential for improving nurse safety.