Workplace Violence Prevention Flashcards
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The 'Triad of Violence' in healthcare settings refers to which three contributing factors?
Answer: Physical environment, organizational culture, and individual risk factors
The Triad of Violence refers to the physical environment, organizational culture, and individual risk factors as the three primary contributing factors to workplace violence in healthcare.
Which of the following is an example of an 'administrative control' to prevent workplace violence in a hospital?
Answer: Implementing a buddy system policy for staff working in high-risk areas after hours
Implementing a buddy system policy is an administrative control — a policy or procedural change designed to reduce risk — as opposed to physical or engineering controls.
What is the significance of a 'zero tolerance' policy for workplace violence in healthcare settings?
Answer: It establishes that no level of violence or threatening behavior is acceptable and will result in consistent consequences
A zero tolerance policy establishes that no level of violence or threatening behavior is acceptable and that consistent consequences will be applied, which sets clear expectations and supports a culture of safety.
Under the IAHSS Healthcare Security Industry Guidelines, a 'Behavioral Emergency Response Team' (BERT) is primarily responsible for:
Answer: Responding to and de-escalating behavioral health crises to prevent violence
A Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) is trained specifically to respond to and de-escalate behavioral health crises, reducing reliance on physical restraint and preventing violence.
Which of the following BEST describes 'lateral violence' in the healthcare workplace?
Answer: Hostile or aggressive behavior between peers at the same organizational level, such as nurse-to-nurse bullying
Lateral violence refers to hostile or aggressive behavior between peers at the same organizational level, such as bullying or harassment among nurses, and is recognized as a significant workplace violence concern.
A healthcare security manager is conducting a post-incident review after a violent event in the ED. What is the PRIMARY goal of this review?
Answer: To identify contributing factors and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
The primary goal of a post-incident review is to identify contributing factors and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, focusing on system improvement rather than individual blame.
According to IAHSS guidelines, which element is ESSENTIAL for a successful workplace violence training program for healthcare staff?
Answer: Scenario-based training that includes recognition, reporting, and de-escalation skills
Scenario-based training that incorporates recognition, reporting, and de-escalation skills ensures staff are prepared for real-world situations, making it the most effective approach per IAHSS guidelines.