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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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"Home healthcare workers can be vulnerable as they face an unprotected and unpredictable environment each time they enter a client's community and home. The spectrum of violence ranges from verbal abuse, to stalking or threats of assault, to homicide. Verbal abuse from the client, family members, or people in the community is a form of workplace violence. Verbal abuse may be subtle, such as asking for help beyond the scope of the job (such as with cleaning), or it may be obvious, such as complaining about job performance or worker appearance - or even threatening to cause harm." - NIOSHTIC-2

"This is one in a series of six fast fact cards developed to provide practical advice for home healthcare workers and is based on NIOSH Hazard Review: Occupational Hazards in Home Healthcare, NIOSH Pub No. 2010-125."


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Accidents, Occupational
Health Personnel
Home Care Services
Medical Personnel
Prevention
Prevention & Control
Violence
Violence In The Workplace
Workplace
Accidents, Occupational/Prevention & Control
Home Care Services
Violence/Prevention & Control
Violence In The Workplace/Prevention

Series:
DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2012-118 ; NIOSH fast facts : home healthcare workers
DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2012-118 ; NIOSH fast facts : home healthcare workers Less -
Document Type:
Pamphlet (or booklet)
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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