Preventing Workplace Violence in the Health Care Industry

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes that workplace violence incidents happen with regularity within the health care industry. In an article for Risk Management, Benjamin Ross discusses what employers in the health care industry can do to identify and mitigate the risks of workplace violence in their facilities. Ben cautions that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to workplace safety planning, but he uses the article to discuss the key elements that every health care employer should consider when creating a written workplace violence prevention program.

To read the article, visit Risk Management.