AMA sets new policies on bullying prevention in healthcare and racism

November 24, 2020
Accreditation Insider - Volume 14 Issue 48
Healthcare Violence, Joint Commission, Patient Safety, Staff safety

According to The Joint Commission, intimidating and disruptive behavior in healthcare settings is associated with medical errors, poor patient...Read More »

Q&A: What hands-on security interventions are acceptable?

October 27, 2020
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 11
Behavioral health, Healthcare Violence, Policies and Procedures, Staff safety

by A.J. Plunkett (aplunkett@decisionhealth.com)

Last fall, as CMS and...Read More »

Use of force in healthcare

August 25, 2020
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 9
Accreditation, Behavioral health, Emergency Management, Healthcare Violence, Patient Safety, Staff safety

As the nation continues to discuss use of force by law enforcement, healthcare organizations must have their own discussions on how force is...Read More »

Patient Safety Monitor Journal, August 2020

August 3, 2020
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 8
Behavioral health, COVID-19, Healthcare Violence, Medication Management, Patient Safety, Staff safety, Telemedicine

Subscribers, download this month's full PSMJ newsletter Read More »

How to update your restraint and seclusion policy

July 28, 2020
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 8
Accreditation, Emergency Management, Healthcare Violence, Leadership, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

Kevin Ann Huckshorn, PhD, MSN, RN, CADC, ICRC, a national behavioral health consultant with years of experience in hospital...Read More »

(Un)safe restraints: A method of last resort

July 7, 2020
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 8
Accreditation, CMS, Healthcare Violence, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Staff safety

While healthcare and law enforcement do not perform...Read More »

Reduce your workplace violence with initiatives from VCU Health

May 26, 2020
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 6
Behavioral health, Healthcare Violence, Quality Improvement, Staff safety

Healthcare organizations carry a heavy workplace violence burden, with about three-quarters of U.S. workplace assaults occurring in healthcare...Read More »

Use these tips on security during pandemic preparations

April 14, 2020
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 5
COVID-19, Environment and Facilities, Healthcare Violence, Infection Control, PPE, Staff safety

Bryan Warren, MBA, CHPA, CPOI, is a healthcare security professional, president and chief consultant of...Read More »

Restraint and Seclusion: Training Staff on Close Observation Precautions for At-Risk Patients

January 13, 2020
Webinars
CMS, Healthcare Violence, Medical Error Prevention, Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention

This training program will provide information for supervisors and staff observers about restraint and seclusion, ensuring they can meet both the needs of patients and the myriad of rules and regulations, all while keeping staff safe.

Creating a culture that puts an end to sexual harassment in healthcare

December 23, 2019
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 2
Healthcare Violence, Policies and Procedures

7% of physicians and 11% of nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants had experienced sexual harassment. Read More »

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