Belief that violence is “part of the job” Lack of managerial and/or administrative support (CDC, 2020a; TJC, 2021b; Wells, 2022) RISK FACTORS IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Early recognition of risk factors calls for enhanced awareness of the security hazards in the physical environment that is...
Any person who has contact with patients, body fluids, or supplies used for patient care as part of their job. This includes physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists as well as administrative, environmental hygiene, and laboratory staff in medical facilities. HCWs also in...