Last year, eight out of every 10 nurses surveyed reported experiencing at least one type of workplace violence. That sobering statistic should be cause enough for every CNO to take a good, hard look at how they're supporting nurse safety. They should have a strategy in place that includes training, partnerships with health system security departments, and risk assessments for any and every potentially dangerous encounter. In this week's lead story, part 2 of an ongoing series, top CNOs explain what goes into their efforts to ensure nurse safety, from prevention to policy to proper support after an incident. |