| Zero tolerance culture can prevent ED violence. | |
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PMID: 20535897 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Violence in the ED remains a challenge for managers, but one expert says you can help prevent many incidents by adopting a policy of zero tolerance. Include threatening gestures among the actions that will not be tolerated. Have a formal, written plan.This step will give your policy more weight with your staff. Implement a risk management system to identify and eliminate areas of weakness. |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: ED management : the monthly update on emergency department management Volume: 22 ISSN: 1044-9167 ISO Abbreviation: ED Manag Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
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Created Date: 2010-06-11 Completed Date: 2010-07-13 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9425690 Medline TA: ED Manag Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 70-1; quiz 71-2 Citation Subset: H |
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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organization & administration* Goals* Humans Organizational Culture* Safety Management / organization & administration*, standards Violence / prevention & control* |
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