Workplace Violence news from FierceHealthcare
NewsHospital weighs security against budget
As some hospitals struggle with the economic downturn, facilities may be playing a balancing act of spending to improve security measures with the precious dollars they do have. For instance, Read more...
Healthcare worker injuries jump by up to 10%
Healthcare worker nonfatal injuries and illness is on the rise with an up to 10 percent increase in missed work days for certain jobs, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Department of Read more...
Hospital violence strikes nurses' aids the most
With violence rising in U.S. hospitals, it may not be all that surprising that nurses' aides have the most violent job in Washington State, with registered nurses ranking as runner up, according to Read more...
Study: More than half of ED nurses physically assaulted at work
Everyone knows that nurses have a tough job, but getting spit at, hit, pushed or shoved, scratched and kicked is another matter entirely. These are just some of the hazards faced by nurses working Read more...
| Press ReleasesGovernor Patrick Signs Bill to Stiffen Penalties for Those Who Assault Nurses and Other Health Care ProvidersNew Law Responds to Increase in Workplace Violence Against Nurses and Other Caregivers BOSTON, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Surrounded by registered nurses and legislators, Governor Deval Read more >> Zurich Introduces Enhanced Healthcare Primary Policy for Medical FacilitiesZurich’s upgraded Healthcare Primary policy provides a combination of Professional Liability, General Liability and Crisis Management coverages in one convenient program SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS Read more >> |
