Using Innovative Strategies To Combat Workplace Violence

As there has been a rise in aggressive behavior and unprovoked physical and verbal assaults in society, violence in the workplace has also become increasingly common. The risk for healthcare workers, however, has been disproportionate. This organization has faced this alarming trend head on with data-driven and shared governance interventions that are innovative. The strategies are caregiver- and patient-centric taking the stance that team member safety is equally as important as patient safety.