Workplace Violence Flashcards
1
Q
What effect does violence in health care have?
A
Negative effects on the delivery of high-quality patient care
2
Q
What is horizontal violence?
A
Aggressive and destructive behavior amongst co-workers against each other
3
Q
What can the nurse do to help prevent workplace violence?
A
Complete a self-assessment of personal behaviors and work to actively develop a no tolerance policy
4
Q
What is the STAMP assessment?
A
Assessment of threatening behaviors
Staring, Tone & volume of voice, Anxiety, Mumbling, and Pacing
