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The dangers of violence are still here: Realities, risks, and prevention
Violence against healthcare workers still persists, despite many efforts to combat it. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the incidence of violence-related healthcare worker injuries has steadily increased for at least a decade. And in 2018, healthcare and social service workers were five times more likely to experience workplace violence (WPV) than all other workers—comprising 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work.
“Based on my own experience with our client base, I believe workplace violence against healthcare workers has continued its upward trend,” says Tom Smith, CHPA, CPP, owner of Healthcare Security Consultants. That said, he notes that some of the restrictions brought on by the 2020 pandemic might have temporarily lowered WPV cases.
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