Workplace Violence

Risk Factors

100

True or False: Understaffing, leads to increased workload and stress. 

True

200

This unit of the hopsital is at higher risk for violence due to it's long wait times, overcrowding, and frustration over perceived delays in care.

ED

300

This type of workplace violence involves insults, bullying, or intimidation directed from one nurse towards another.

Verbal Abuse.

Prevention and Response

100

What code should be called for Combative Person at LLUMC?

Code Grey 

200

How many doctors does it take to diffuse a tense situation in the room?

none, why is a doctor needed?

300

In the event of a violent escalation, you can press this to ensure help arrives to the unit without making the assailant aware. 

Panic Button

Impact on Nurses

100

Whats the result when nurses work long hours, lack support and have aggressive/combative patients? 

Burnout

200

Workplace violence can lead to this psychological condition among nurses, characterized by persistent feelings of fear, anxiety, and distress.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

300

Workplace violence can contribute to this negative emotional state.

Depression