A federal court just made it clear: healthcare employers can't hide behind Medicare compliance when their workers face patient violence.

(WAVY) — A new bill taking effect this summer aims to prevent workplace violence against healthcare workers. There have been several incidents over the years of patients acting aggressively towards ...

When an employee’s safety in the workplace is jeopardized by someone within or outside of the workplace, an employer may seek ...

The directive, Enforcement Procedures for Investigating or Inspecting Incidents of Workplace Violence, also establishes procedures for conducting inspections in industries such as late-night retail ...

Licking Memorial Hospital is increasing safety measures to address a nationwide rise in workplace violence against health care workers. Healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience ...

The health system will implement weapons screening at 26 care sites, according to a Dec. 18 news release shared with Becker’s. The screening process will include metal detectors as well as purse and ...

Janice McCaffrey has been a nurse for 40 years, most of which she spent working in critical care. But about a year ago, she was the one in need of emergency care after she was attacked by a patient ...

Instances of workplace violence, like verbal and physical threats or assaults, aren't new phenomena. However, the environment we're operating in today feels markedly different. High-profile incidents ...