'I do have rights to protect myself': Health workers learn self defense to protect against violence

Maryland Patient Safety Center highlights issue of workplace violence in healthcare settings

The Maryland Patient Safety Center has launched Care Flows Both Ways, a workplace violence prevention campaign reminding patients and visitors to treat healthcare workers with respect. Funded by the state of Maryland, the initiative includes ads running through May and directs the public to ItTakesPatients.org for resources on creating safer, more compassionate healthcare environments. The post Maryland Patient Safety Center highlights issue of …

'I do have rights to protect myself': Health workers learn self defense to protect against violence

By Lisa Robinson Click here for updates on this story     RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WBAL) — A study by the National Institutes of Health said workplace violence is four times more likely to take place at a hospital than in any other setting. Nearly 20% of health care workers have experienced physical abuse, and LifeBridge Health is taking it seriously at all of its hospitals. Northwest Hospital nurses are learning how to defend themselves at work. “I h…

Health care workers learn self defense to protect against patients

A study by the National Institutes of Health said workplace violence is four times more likely to take place at a hospital than in any other setting.

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'I have rights to protect myself': Health workers learn self defense to protect themselves

A study by the National Institutes of Health said workplace violence is four times more likely to take place at a hospital than any other setting. Nearly 20% of health care workers have experienced physical abuse, and LifeBridge Health is taking it seriously at all of its hospitals. Northwest Hospital nurses are learning how to defend themselves at work. “I have been kicked, spat on, pushed just trying to deescalate situations on the unit,” said…