Workplace Violence Prevention Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Threat Assessment Team (TAT) in a healthcare organization?
Answer: To evaluate and manage credible threats of violence before they escalate
A Threat Assessment Team evaluates and manages credible threats of violence before they escalate, using a multidisciplinary approach to mitigate risks proactively.
Which legislation requires certain healthcare employers in California to establish and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan?
Answer: SB 1299
California SB 1299 (effective 2019) requires certain healthcare employers to establish and maintain workplace violence prevention plans specific to their settings.
An employee reports receiving repeated threatening text messages from a former coworker. This situation BEST represents which type of workplace violence?
Answer: Type III - Worker-on-Worker
Type III workplace violence is worker-on-worker violence, which includes threats or acts of violence between current or former employees.
What role does 'psychological first aid' play in a post-incident workplace violence response?
Answer: It provides immediate emotional and psychological support to those affected
Psychological first aid provides immediate emotional and psychological support to staff, patients, and witnesses affected by a violent incident to promote recovery.
According to IAHSS, which healthcare unit consistently reports the HIGHEST rates of workplace violence against staff?
Answer: Emergency departments and psychiatric units
Emergency departments and psychiatric units consistently report the highest rates of workplace violence due to high-stress situations, patients in crisis, and unpredictable behaviors.
A hospital security director wants to measure the effectiveness of the workplace violence prevention program. Which metric is MOST useful?
Answer: Incident rate of violent events per 100 full-time equivalent employees
The incident rate of violent events per 100 FTE employees is the most useful metric, as it allows standardized comparison over time and across departments.
When documenting a workplace violence incident, which piece of information is MOST critical to include in the initial report?
Answer: A detailed account of the sequence of events, actions taken, and parties involved
A detailed account of the sequence of events, actions taken, and parties involved is the most critical information, as it forms the foundation for investigation, trend analysis, and legal proceedings.