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Violence in the emergency department and how to promote ER safety

by Patricia B. Allen, MBA, RN What would you differently tomorrow if you had a violent episode in your emergency department today? Violence in the ED is a growing and alarming phenomenon. A recent survey conducted by the Emergency Nurses…

by Patricia B. Allen, MBA, RN

What would you differently tomorrow if you had a violent episode in your emergency department today?

Violence in the ED is a growing and alarming phenomenon. A recent survey conducted by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) revealed that 25 percent of the RN respondents report experiencing physical violence more than 20 times in the past three years and 20 percent of the respondents revealed encountering …

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Violence in the emergency department and how to promote ER safety