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Alternative Title:
J Occup Environ Med
Personal Author:
Hamblin, Lydia E. ; Essenmacher, Lynnette ; Luborsky, Mark ; Russell, Jim ; Janisse, James ; ... More +
Hamblin, Lydia E. ; Essenmacher, Lynnette ; Luborsky, Mark ; Russell, Jim ; Janisse, James ; Upfal, Mark ; Arnetz, Judith ; Less -
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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.
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Attitude Of Health Personnel
Environment Design
Health Care Worker
Hospitals
Hospital Units
Humans
Intervention
Occupational Health
Professional-Patient Relations
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Random Allocation
Risk Factors
Safety Management
Surveys And Questionnaires
Walkthrough
Workplace Safety
Workplace Violence
Workplace Violence

Source:
J Occup Environ Med. 59(9):875-884.
Pubmed ID:
28692010
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5593762
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Funding:
R01 OH009948/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States ;
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CDC Public Access
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