In a recent piece for Becker’s Hospital Review, Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell
Health, noted that the health care industry has a new and unthinkable priority right
now. Leaders now struggle to keep staff safe in their work environment.
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Over the past 2 years, we have seen a dramatic spike in staff assaults, with many
leading to serious injury and death. Beyond physical assault, nurses are subjected
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References
- The unthinkable priority now facing hospitals. Becker’s Hospital Review. January 18, 2022.(Available at:)
- Three-Year Annual Assessment: Nurse Need Increased Support From Their Employers. American Nurses Association. January 24, 2023.(Available at:)
Biography
Editor-in-Chief Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is Adjunct Professor of Nursing at Marian K. Shaughnessy Leadership Academy, Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio, and is the author of The Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership: Your Toolkit for Success. She can be reached at [email protected]
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Publication history
Published online: March 03, 2023
Accepted:
February 6,
2023
Received:
February 5,
2023
Publication stage
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