Workplace Violence/Abuse Archives

Workplace Violence/Abuse

When a patient refuses a nurse assignment

Although prioritizing patients’ needs remains the core value of healthcare, awareness of healthcare workers’ experiences with prejudice perpetrated by patients continues to increase.

BEAM: The behavioral evaluation and addiction management team

Workplace violence isn’t part of the nursing job description, but according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, healthcare workers are four times more…

End workplace violence

Charting a path to zero tolerance April 16, 2021, marked a key milestone in the journey to end workplace violence in healthcare, when the…

Violence should not be part of the job

Workplace violence can surprise and overwhelm nurses, leaving them unable to safely provide patient care. A multi-component intervention is needed to effectively prevent and…

Promoting nurse mental health

Nurses are experiencing an unprecedented amount of burnout, depression, and anxiety. Stressful work environments, workplace bullying, and workplace cultures unsupportive of personal well-being play…

We must #EndNurseAbuse

RNs are vulnerable during COVID-19. The stress of a pandemic can put nurses at higher risk of becoming targets of workplace violence. Now more…

Reader reaction: Leaders’ role in stopping workplace violence

Dear Editor, After reading the article “Leaders’ Role in Stopping Workplace Violence” in the September 2020 issue, I am in agreeance with the author…

Leaders’ role in stopping workplace violence

Develop a sustainable plan that includes support and follow-up. Takeaways: The key to a successful workplace violence prevention program begins at the top with…

Responding to reports of retaliation against nurses

ANA is disturbed about reports of employers retaliating against nurses and other healthcare workers for raising legitimate concerns about their personal safety while caring…

Home care safety

Home care is unique, placing nurses and other healthcare professionals in patients’ homes and personal space, and doesn’t include typical healthcare organization requirements.

Incivility and bullying of new graduates

Together we can bring about change. (more…)

Nurses and the public’s trust

Speaking out against racism, discrimination, and prejudice. (more…)

When a patient refuses a nurse assignment

Although prioritizing patients’ needs remains the core value of healthcare, awareness of healthcare workers’ experiences with prejudice perpetrated by patients continues to…

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BEAM: The behavioral evaluation and addiction management team

Workplace violence isn’t part of the nursing job description, but according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, healthcare workers are four…

End workplace violence

Charting a path to zero tolerance April 16, 2021, marked a key milestone in the journey to end workplace violence in healthcare,…

Violence should not be part of the job

Workplace violence can surprise and overwhelm nurses, leaving them unable to safely provide patient care. A multi-component intervention is needed to effectively…

Promoting nurse mental health

Nurses are experiencing an unprecedented amount of burnout, depression, and anxiety. Stressful work environments, workplace bullying, and workplace cultures unsupportive of personal…

We must #EndNurseAbuse

RNs are vulnerable during COVID-19. The stress of a pandemic can put nurses at higher risk of becoming targets of workplace violence.…

Reader reaction: Leaders’ role in stopping workplace violence

Dear Editor, After reading the article “Leaders’ Role in Stopping Workplace Violence” in the September 2020 issue, I am in agreeance with…

Leaders’ role in stopping workplace violence

Develop a sustainable plan that includes support and follow-up. Takeaways: The key to a successful workplace violence prevention program begins at the…

Responding to reports of retaliation against nurses

ANA is disturbed about reports of employers retaliating against nurses and other healthcare workers for raising legitimate concerns about their personal safety…

Home care safety

Home care is unique, placing nurses and other healthcare professionals in patients’ homes and personal space, and doesn’t include typical healthcare organization…