Addressing Workplace Violence: A Policy Analysis.

The issue of workplace violence (WPV) in health care is a critical concern affecting the safety of health care workers, patient care quality, and organizational sustainability. WPV encompasses various forms of violence, such as verbal abuse, assault, harassment, and intimidation, leading to emotiona...

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Publicado en:Policy, Politics & Nursing Practice Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 273 - 280
Autores principales: Collins, Jeneice, Demers, Rachel, Petersen, Martina, Forte, Bridget, Sundean, Lisa J.
Formato: tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Nov2025
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          Collins, Jeneice
          Demers, Rachel
          Petersen, Martina
          Forte, Bridget
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          Health Personnel Psychosocial Factors
          Organizational Policies
          Occupational Health Legislation and Jurisprudence
          Occupational Safety Legislation and Jurisprudence
          Workplace Violence Prevention and Control
          Policy Making
          Work Environment
          Quality of Health Care
          Health Care Delivery
          Organizational Efficiency
          Verbal Abuse
          Assault and Battery
          Sexual Harassment
          Bullying
          Emotions
          Workforce
          Work Engagement
          Health Care Industry Economics
          Cost Benefit Analysis
          Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
          Resource Allocation
          Implementation Science
          Federal Government
          Government Regulations
          United States
          Financial Management
          Personnel Management
          Occupational-Related Injuries Prevention and Control
          Occupational Hazards Prevention and Control
          Personnel Turnover
          Absenteeism
          Liability, Legal
          Patient Safety
          Stakeholder Participation
          Strategic Planning
          Interinstitutional Relations
          United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration
      ab: The issue of workplace violence (WPV) in health care is a critical concern affecting the safety of health care workers, patient care quality, and organizational sustainability. WPV encompasses various forms of violence, such as verbal abuse, assault, harassment, and intimidation, leading to emotional and physical harm for health care workers. The consequences of WPV extend beyond individual workers to impact patient care, workforce stability, and economic cost for health care organizations. Analysis of policy alternatives considers factors such as cost, quality, access, equity, feasibility, resources required, implementation strategies, and long-term sustainability. The SAVE Act emerges as a comprehensive solution with broad support from key contributors despite challenges related to federal legislative processes and financial commitments. State-specific policies in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York offer targeted approaches but may face limitations in scope, funding, and enforcement mechanisms compared to federal guidelines. Addressing WPV in health care requires a multifaceted approach involving legislative actions, organizational initiatives, advocacy group collaborations, and resource allocations. The SAVE Act stands out as a promising solution with the potential to improve workplace safety, protect health care workers' rights and enhance patient care outcomes. However, careful planning, resource management, and ongoing evaluations are necessary to ensure effective implementation and sustain impact in reducing WPV across health care settings.
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