Violence and Aggression in the Workplace

A Practical Guide for All Healthcare Staff

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Beskrivning

This book provides a much needed general introduction to one of the major challenges of modern healthcare service. It is the only book solely devoted to the ever-growing concern of violence and aggression in the healthcare environment. Violence and Aggression in the Workplace has been designed specifically for healthcare staff and is based on the national guidelines and current thinking around the management of violence and aggression within healthcare. Practical and easy to read, the book offers ways to reduce the risk of violence and aggression within the workplace through prevention and active management strategies. It contains a number of activities to help structure thinking around the topic and is perfect for use by individuals or teams. All healthcare staff, including those in healthcare administration, will find the guidance invaluable.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-02-28
Mått:305 x 152 x undefined mm
Vikt:332 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:140
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781857757842

Utforska kategorier

Våld och övergrepp inom Samhälle och politik
Hälso- och sjukvård inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Lecturer, The University of Nottingham, Mental Health Expert, Department of Health, Specialist Practitioner, Acute Psychiatric Nurse Care, Personal Safety Trainer and Physical Intervention Advisor

Recensioner i media

"'Aimed at all healthcare staff that may have cause to come into contact with the patient or their family, including reception staff and those that deal with complaints. It is designed to reflect good practice which is in use throughout the NHS and other organisations to help protect healthcare staff from the risk that is violence and aggression.' Paul Linsley, in the Preface"

Innehållsförteckning

Violence and aggression. Theories of aggression. Managing violence and aggression: risk reduction and prevention. Managing an aggressive incident. Staff support. Special considerations: care in the community. Special considerations: gender, violence, health and healthcare. Special considerations: legal issues.