The speed at which the threat of violence is growing within healthcare, and the frequency of violent incidents is overwhelming. Healthcare organizations are finding that the same old cookie-cutter strategies and tactics that have been copied from hospital-to-hospital for years are no longer effective. Healthcare security consultants help develop effective, customized strategies.

Patient violence stems from clinical risk factors and, therefore, demands clinical interventions. The vast majority of patients who assault healthcare staff do not commit these acts with criminal intent or with much forethought; rather, their underlying medical, psychological and/or biological factors predispose them towards aggressive behavior.

Forming a workplace violence committee brings together the diverse voices and expertise of staff members from key areas within your institution to work collaboratively toward the shared goal of preventing and mitigating workplace violence.