TY - JOUR PY - 1997// TI - Task Force on Workplace Violence: Part I. The assessment JO - Colorado nurse A1 - Carroll, V. SP - 7 EP - 7 VL - 97 IS - 2 N2 - Prevention is key in dealing with workplace violence. Assessment, open communication within the workplace, well-designed policies, and adequate staff training form the framework for an effective violence reduction plan. Nurses offer invaluable resources to each other, their patients. and their workplace. Through effective planning and problem-solving, we can collaborate with other disciplines to enhance the future of health care and provide for a safer workplace. Just as we are advocates for safe and quality health care for our patients, we must also be champions for creating a safe work environment for ourselves.

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