What is the intersection between safety and security? This episode shares some of my adventures at the bedside and explores opportunities to strengthen safety culture with best practices in security.

Key Points:

-Violence is prevalent

-TJC on violence in healthcare

-Safety and Security

References:

-The Joint Commission (May 15, 2024). 2023 Sentinel Event Data Annual Report. https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/news-and-multimedia/newsletters/newsletters/joint-commission-online/may-15-2024/now-available-2023-sentinel-event-data-annual-report.

-Markovitz, S.; Grimes, C. (Sept. 1, 2022). Violence Against Healthcare Workers Is At An All-Time High: Here’s How Workplaces Can Keep Them Safe. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/coronavirusfrontlines/2022/09/01/violence-against-healthcare-workers-is-at-an-all-time-high-heres-how-workplaces-can-keep-them-safe/.

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