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8 Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies for Nurses

Posted on July 18, 2019·By Amy Rock

3. BE AWARE OF YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

As with any places we go, being cognizant of our surroundings can dramatically improve our safety.

Being aware of both static (room configuration, doors, lighting, workstations) and changing (weather, noise levels, staffing levels) risks is key.

Particularly, NIOSH urges healthcare professionals to be aware of the following:

Note exits and emergency phone numbers when changing work areas
Confusion, background noises and crowding can increase stress levels
Meal times, shift changes and patient transports are all times of increased disruptive behavior

The course also provides a checklist for identifying environmental risk factors for violence.