Of artichokes and angry patients
An angry patient is like an artichoke. An artichoke is prickly and rough on the outside, but by taking time to learn how to…
Workplace Violence/Abuse
From Your ANA President
A perspective on trauma When nurses think of trauma, what most often comes to mind are patients who enter the health system for care…
Environement, health, and safety
Bullying is an abusive behavior that threatens the safety of healthcare workers. Nurses should examine their own interactions to see if they are exhibiting…
The Joint Commission issues sentinel event alert on preventing violence in the health care setting
On June 3, The Joint Commission issued “Preventing violence in the health care setting,” a sentinel event alert. It includes prevention strategies and suggested…
Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior
No matter if you like – or fear – a doctor who behaves badly, you must report the incident for the sake of the…
Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior
No matter if you like – or fear – a doctor who behaves badly, you must report the incident for the sake of the…
Understanding the new standards for patient restraint and seclusion
The federal government recently made important changes to the rules and regulations on patient restraint and seclusion. Here’s what you need to know.
Violence in the healthcare workplace
From verbal threats to all-out physical assault, violence takes a huge toll in the healthcare workplace.
Of artichokes and angry patients
An angry patient is like an artichoke. An artichoke is prickly and rough on the outside, but by taking time to learn…
From Your ANA President
A perspective on trauma When nurses think of trauma, what most often comes to mind are patients who enter the health system…
Environement, health, and safety
Bullying is an abusive behavior that threatens the safety of healthcare workers. Nurses should examine their own interactions to see if they…
The Joint Commission issues sentinel event alert on preventing violence in the health care setting
On June 3, The Joint Commission issued “Preventing violence in the health care setting,” a sentinel event alert. It includes prevention strategies…
Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior
No matter if you like – or fear – a doctor who behaves badly, you must report the incident for the sake…
Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior
No matter if you like – or fear – a doctor who behaves badly, you must report the incident for the sake…
Understanding the new standards for patient restraint and seclusion
The federal government recently made important changes to the rules and regulations on patient restraint and seclusion. Here’s what you need to…
Violence in the healthcare workplace
From verbal threats to all-out physical assault, violence takes a huge toll in the healthcare workplace.