Citation

Hartley D, Ridenour M, Craine J, Costa B. Rehabil. Nurs. 2012; 37(4): 202-206.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Association of Rehabilitation Nursing, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/rnj.20

PMID

22744993

Abstract

PURPOSE: Workplace assaults against healthcare workers originate from many sources, but are predominantly committed by patients. Therefore, training in strategies for preventing patient-on-nurse violence is very important throughout a nurse's career. METHODS: The online course described in this article presents prevention strategies from the institutional and individual levels. These are reinforced by video case studies of five real-life incidents with key learning points discussed. RESULTS: The physical and psychological consequences of workplace assaults can result in higher absenteeism, increased turnover, decreased job satisfaction, lower productivity, and a host of other negative outcomes. DISCUSSION: Preventing these negative outcomes is beneficial to the nurse, the patients, and the organization. This course provides a convenient interactive tool that uses units approximately 20 minutes in duration with stop and pick up where you left off capabilities. CONCLUSION: The free online course will be available starting in the summer or fall of 2012.

Language: en