Amid the ongoing healthcare staffing crisis, organizations cannot afford to overlook one of the most significant drivers of turnover–– workplace violence. With nearly one in four nurses reporting being physically assaulted at work and many more experiencing verbal abuse, healthcare organizations face a direct connection between workplace safety and staff retention.
In today's healthcare landscape, de-escalation training has evolved from a recommended practice to an essential compliance requirement. The alarming rise in workplace violence incidents against healthcare workers has prompted regulatory bodies to implement increasingly stringent standards and requirements.
Nurses embody compassion, empathy, and love in their everyday interactions with patients, making them an indispensable part of healthcare. However, their safety is often compromised in the line of duty, particularly in today's climate of heightened tensions and workplace violence. As a former U.S. Marine Corps veteran and someone who grew up in a violent environment, I’ve seen firsthand the...
The real danger is not knowing what will happen after you are grabbed. Healthcare environments personal, private, and confined spaces, so being grabbed is a common danger all healthcare professionals face. Click here to read an example: ER nurse at The Villages hospital attacked by naked man
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 pushed into furniture or equipment, or grabbed from any direction, thereby limiting your ability to escape can end badly.
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. Once grabbed, the victim is severely and instantly limited in their ability to escape or defend.
All grabs are dangerous due to all the unknowns that may follow, meaning what might come next in the form of a follow-up attack. During any...
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. That is why smothering sends a person so quickly into a blind panic, whenever they are forced to fight for their next precious breath of air.
Unlike shooting from a distance or even stabbing during a sudden assault, smothering is a very...
