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Workplace Violence: 10 Ways to De-Escalate Abusive Behavior, de-escalation, psychiatric patients, CPI, hospital violence

Workplace Violence: 10 Ways to Diffuse Abusive Patient Behavior

Here's how staff members can take action to prevent or mitigate dangerous behavior.

Insights April 3
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Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Patient Shoots Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Security Officer

The suspect was taken to the Scottsdale Shea Medical Center emergency room for reportedly exhibiting "paranoid behavior."

News March 5
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Palms West Hospital Nurse

Palms West Hospital Nurse Attacked, Patient Charged with Attempted Murder

The Palms West Hospital nurse was so badly injured that she had to be airlifted to another hospital…

News February 24
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Campus Safety Healthcare

Campus Safety’s Top 10 Healthcare Stories from 2024

Here's a look back at Campus Safety's most popular healthcare safety and security stories from 2024.

Insights January 1
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Healthcare Violence

Healthcare Violence: Comparing 4 RTLS Technologies That Enhance Duress Alert Accuracy

Healthcare workers are increasingly relying on duress alert solutions to keep them safe. This article compares the accuracy,…

Insights September 23
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Philadelphia Temple University Hospital

Philadelphia: Patient Stabs 2 with Needle, Assaults 2 Others at Temple University Hospital

The 39-year-old patient was taken to the Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus ER after showing signs of an…

News August 5
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Hospital Workplace Violence

How AI Technology is Mitigating Hospital Workplace Violence

A new category of hospital staff safety solutions overcome the inadequacies of legacy offerings by using artificial intelligence…

Insights July 16
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How to Create a Successful Patient Watch Program, hospital security, security officers, workplace violence

How to Create a Successful Patient Watch Program

Appropriate staffing, training, collaboration and contract language are just some of the steps that will ensure the safety…

Insights July 12
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Sinai-Grace Hospital

Detroit: Patient Fires Gun at Nurse, Shoots Self at Sinai-Grace Hospital

Investigators are trying to determine how the patient, who had been in the hospital for several weeks, was…

News May 3
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