Violence in the Healthcare Workplace ___________________________________________________________
It is also recommended that organizations implement grievance mechanisms that allow employees a forum or venue to voice their concerns. Some studies have found that perceived injus- tices are related to precipitations of workplace violence [48; 49]. The opportunity for an employee to voice his/her opinions and to be heard by an unbiased third party might mitigate the frustration level, which could then reduce the likelihood of a violent incident [81]. Some states mandate that certain facili- ties (e.g., hospitals, home health agencies, emergency medical services, correctional facilities) have a written prevention plan outlining how they will protect employees from workplace violence [155]. Good workplace violence reporting policies and prevention plans are key in sustaining an environment that is productive and safe [170]. RESOURCES The following resources are offered to provide more informa- tion about workplace violence. As discussed, education is vital in order to ensure that workplace violence is identified and reported. Occupational Safety & Health Administration https://www.osha.gov/workplace-violence National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Vio- lence https://www.workplaceviolence911.com
CONCLUSION Workplace violence is primarily a hidden social problem, with negative ramifications for victims and other employees. These ramifications also extend to organizations and agencies in the form of lost productive work days, increased sick time, decreased staff morale, and staff turnover. Workplace violence is a social problem that warrants attention from employees, researchers, and policy-makers.
WORKS CITED https://qr2.mobi/violence-healthcare
Office of Justice Programs Office for Victims of Crime https://ojp.gov/ovc Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence https://workplaceviolence.ca Futures without Violence https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org The Joint Commission
https://www.jointcommission.org/our-priorities/workforce- safety-and-well-being/resource-center/workplace-violence- prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) About Workplace Violence https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/violence Workplace Bullying Institute https://www.workplacebullying.org Workplace Fairness https://www.workplacefairness.org/workplace-violence
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