Violence should not be considered 'part of the job,' Press Ganey's chief nursing officer says.
"Violence toward nurses has reached an alarming rate, nearing, if not already, an epidemic. We are calling on all healthcare leaders to declare zero tolerance for hostility toward healthcare workers, improve caregiver well-being, and advance our shared commitment to zero harm." — Jeff Doucette, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN, chief nursing officer, Press Ganey More than 5,000 nurses were assaulted on the job in the second quarter of 2022 alone, according to staggering new data from Press Ganey. For this week's lead story, we take a look at what some hospitals and health systems have done to mitigate workplace violence, and steps that can be taken, as well. | | |
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