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5 Ways to Reduce Horizontal Violence in Healthcare

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Did you know that while only 10% of professionals across industries report experiencing disruptive behavior in the workplace, healthcare professionals report rates that are three times higher? Healthcare leaders and managers must consistently model respectful communication and enforce zero-tolerance policies.

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Change Healthcare Cyberattack: What Social Workers Should Know

Social Work Blog

By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate March 2024 In February 2024, a major healthcare cybersecurity attack occurred, affecting many patients and providers including clinical social workers (CSWs). As a result, Change Healthcare became temporarily paralyzed, causing payment disruptions and delays in patient care.

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Building High-Reliability in Healthcare: Principles and Strategies

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In today’s complex healthcare environment, consistently delivering safe, high-quality care is both challenging and necessary. High reliability in healthcare is essential for minimizing errors, improving patient outcomes, and embedding a culture of safety in every aspect of care delivery.

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Bystander Intervention in Healthcare Empowers Workers to Reduce Workplace Violence

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Workplace violence in healthcare settings, especially in acute care environments, is a pressing issue. Nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff frequently experience physical and verbal aggression from patients, their families, and even colleagues. What is bystander intervention?

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Digitizing Compliance Management in Healthcare

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In the rapidly changing healthcare industry, compliance with regulations is essential for the success of your organization. The cost of non-compliance in healthcare is high. Digitizing your compliance program is vital for the success of your organization. Digitizing your compliance program is vital for the success of your organization.

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Reducing Workplace Violence in Nursing & Healthcare

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Workplace violence is an all-too-common problem in healthcare, and the recent shooting in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital complex serves as the latest tragic example. Department of Labor, the rate of serious workplace violence incidents was, on average, more than four times higher in healthcare than in private industry between 2002 and 2013.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

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Healthcare organizations have a growing responsibility to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts not only for their employees, but also to better serve patients and their families. The Current State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare. Strategies to Promote DEI in Your Healthcare Organization.