Worksite walkthrough intervention: Data-driven prevention of workplace violence on hospital units

Hamblin, Lydia E.; Essenmacher, Lynnette; Luborsky, Mark; Russell, Jim; Janisse, James; Upfal, Mark; Arnetz, Judith

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Worksite walkthrough intervention: Data-driven prevention of workplace violence on hospital units

Published Date:

Sep 2017

Source:

J Occup Environ Med. 59(9):875-884.

Language:

English

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Hamblin, Lydia E. ; Essenmacher, Lynnette ; Luborsky, Mark ; Russell, Jim ; Janisse, James ; ... More ▼

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Pubmed ID:

28692010

Pubmed Central ID:

PMC5593762

Description:

Objective

To describe the implementation of a data-driven, unit-based walkthrough intervention shown to be effective in reducing the risk of workplace violence in hospitals.

Methods

A structured worksite walkthrough was conducted on 21 hospital units. Unit-level workplace violence data were reviewed and a checklist of possible prevention strategies and an Action Plan form guided development of unit-specific intervention. Unit supervisor perceptions of the walkthrough and implemented prevention strategies were reported via questionnaires. Prevention strategies were categorized as either environmental, behavioral or administrative.

Results

A majority of units implemented strategies within 12 months’ post-intervention. Participants found the walkthrough useful, practical, and worthy of continued use.

Conclusions

Structured worksite walkthroughs provide a feasible method for workplace violence reduction in hospitals. Core elements are standardized yet flexible, promoting fidelity and transferability of this intervention.

Document Type:

Journal Article

Collection(s):

CDC Public Access

Funding:

R01 OH009948/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States

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