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Worksite walkthrough intervention: Data-driven prevention of workplace violence on hospital units
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Sep 2017
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Source: J Occup Environ Med. 59(9):875-884.
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Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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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.
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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.
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Pubmed ID:28692010
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5593762
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Volume:59
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Issue:9
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