One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) is that laboratory testing should stop until the diagnosis is confirmed. In reality, the opposite is true.
Hospitals need strong security measures, but they also need to create an environment where patients and visitors feel comfortable accessing care. Long lines, bottlenecks, and highly visible screening processes can create challenges for both operations and the overall experience.
Workplace violence (WPV) prevention in healthcare cannot begin and end with counting serious incidents. Behaviors that signal a problem, such as threats and harassment, often appear long before an event occurs.
