James Boddam-Whetham’s Post

With 20% of healthcare workers feeling incredibly unsafe at their jobs, it's clear that the healthcare industry must prioritize and revamp workplace violence prevention strategies. The Crisis Prevention Institute's findings reveal a disturbing lack of confidence among staff in existing safety measures, with many feeling their environments are insufficiently protected against violence. It's time for healthcare organizations to implement robust, system-wide de-escalation training and revisit their violence prevention policies to rebuild trust and ensure a truly safe working environment for all employees. #HealthcareSafety #WorkplaceWellness #LeadershipInHealthcare #WorkplaceViolence

OSHA Citation in Death of Home Health Worker Highlights Importance of Workplace Violence Prevention for Home-Based Care Providers The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently issued a citation (including nearly $164k in proposed penalties) against a home health care agency following investigation into the death of an LPN during an in-home visit. OSHA found that on the date of the incident, and prior to that date, the provider "exposed home healthcare employees to workplace violence from patients who exhibited aggressive behavior and were known to pose a risk to others." Workplace violence long has been a risk faced by in-home caregivers (one I have previously posted about), and it is critical for home-based care providers to establish and maintain workplace violence prevention programs to mitigate that risk. Among other things, providers should heed OSHA's recommendations for steps the home health care agency could have taken to reduce the risk of workplace violence, including: - performing root cause analyses on incidents of violence and near misses; - providing clinicians with comprehensive background information on patients prior to home visits; - providing emergency panic alert buttons to clinicians; and - developing procedures for the use of safety escorts for visits to patients with high-risk behaviors. One additional advantage for home-based care providers who take meaningful steps to address the risk of workplace violence: a demonstrable workplace violence prevention program provides a powerful tool for caregiver recruitment and retention amidst the ongoing staffing crisis. #homecare #homehealthcare #workplaceviolence https://lnkd.in/emBdHfsn

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly two million U.S. workers are victims of workplace violence each year. This is an alarming statistic and data shows this number is not going to decline anytime soon. It’s critical to implement policies and procedures that help to protect your employees. Contact the Falcon to learn about our risk assessments and customized workplace violence training to ensure the safety of your most valuable asset, your people. #workplaceviolence #prevention #security #WorkplaceViolencePrevention

A recently reported incident from 2022 serves as a stark reminder for employers that workplace violence and harassment are serious hazards, and the ramifications, whether driven by interpersonal conflicts, organizational dysfunction or external factors, can often resonate beyond the workplace.   Cristina Wendel and Jenny Wang discuss the importance of proactive prevention and intervention measures for creating safe and respectful workplaces and share practical tips that can help employers meet their workplace health and safety goals.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUiCv4Az

This issue of workplace violence is a central #TotalWorkerHealth topic, combining physical safety, mental well-being and physical health. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that nearly two million U.S. workers are victims of workplace violence each year. A Traliant report also uncovered concerns about workplace violence and misconduct and harassment. https://lnkd.in/gCNWPKRB #workplaceviolence #psychologicalsafety #workersafety #workplaceviolenceprevention

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly two million U.S. workers are victims of workplace violence each year. This is an alarming statistic and data shows this number is not going to decline anytime soon. It’s critical to implement policies and procedures that help to protect your employees. Contact the Falcon to learn about our risk assessments and customized workplace violence training to ensure the safety of your most valuable asset, your people. #workplaceviolence #prevention #security #workplaceviolenceprevention

Better Working Lives For All will be reaching out to Conor O'Brien CEO of the Health and Safety Authority for a detailed breakdown of the 10,000 workplace inspections conducted. We are particularly interested in the cases where individuals, like myself, reported severe bullying (previous employer) and had to go to extraordinary lengths to get any action taken. Our condolences go out to the families of those who lost their lives due to workplace accidents. I am firmly convinced of the need for support and will be writing once again to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to request funding for a dedicated helpline for those affected by psychological issues at work as well as a change in legislation for well founded cases within the Workplace Relations Commission along with appropriate remedies. #WorkplaceSafety #MentalHealthAtWork #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceBullying #SupportAndCare #BetterWorkingLives #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceInspections #MentalHealthSupport #HelplineFunding

Violence in healthcare settings is an urgent issue that Jennifer Schmitz, vice president of client engagement, addresses with valuable insights and strategies for creating safer workplaces. Discover her perspectives on the causes of workplace violence, the importance of comprehensive safety assessments, and how leaders can support their teams effectively. #WorkplaceSafety #EmergencyNursing #EngageByENA | CENTEGIX

Did you know that healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers in all other industries? If you are a healthcare employer, read more from my colleagues Emily C. Ayvazian and Danielle Gordet, Esq., M.P.H. about what you can do to make sure your employees are safe. #akerman #employmentlaw #healthcare

In recent years, strides have been made to enhance #WorkplaceSafety through regulations, innovative technologies and hazard assessments. Despite these efforts, research highlights a troubling disparity: workers of color are more likely to be employed in high-risk occupations. NSC recently released a new report titled “The Intersection of DEI and MSDs: Ensuring Equitable Outcomes” to help with #MSDPrevention, the most common workplace injury. Learn more about the key findings and proposed solutions, plus register for the July 11 webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gQnAk8bm.