I can’t believe you bit my ear off!
Just like spitting, biting is a degrading form of assault, besides being very painful, frightening, and dangerous. These assaults can be due to a patient being ...
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Building Safe And Respectful Workplaces
Don't Lose When You Are on The Ground
In Healthcare the areas you work in are closed and confined spaces. Getting tripped, pushed, or tackled to the ground, or grabbed in the front or behind and ...
Does Everyone Know You Are In Danger?
In Healthcare, as in most professional settings, people typically speak in a low volume to respect others needs for privacy, concentration, and communication.
Wrist Grabs—More Common And More dangerous than you may think!
When an attacker grabs you, it creates a situation that is dangerous on so many levels. Grabs can quickly escalate to a fight, including the use of weapons. ...
When you cannot breathe — do this!
Problem: People can deal with hunger for days and thirst for hours, but we can only manage being deprived of our next breath of air for a couple of minutes. ...
You've Been Grabbed! Now What? Why being hopeful can get you killed
No work is more personal and intimate than healthcare and working inside a hospital means you are always up close and personal with your customers. In fact, ...
Can I die if Someone Spits on Me?
Ever been spat on? Nothing can change the conversation like spitting on someone. It's gross, disgusting, inexcusable, illegal, and perhaps the highest display ...
Personal Protection — Do You Know What to Look For To Stay Safe?
The old saying, “You speak volumes before the first word is spoken,” couldn’t be truer! As a personal safety expert and defensive tactics trainer with over 30 ...
'Hey, You Grabbed Me The Wrong Way!'
Have you ever taken a self-defense class and heard an instructor say something like, “No, grab my other arm?” or “Hey, you grabbed me the wrong way?” So, if ...
It Only Takes Seconds to Injure Your Trachea
Many nurses work with patients who are experiencing various levels of pain, fear, and emotional distress, which can sometimes lead to violence. As a result, ...