Mitigating Emergency Department Violence
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Jessica Naber, RN, PhD; Lori Ballard, RN, MSN
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Workplace violence (WPV) in the emergency department (ED) is a serious hazard for ED personnel and other clients residing in the unit. Four articles were analyzed to gain an understanding of current mitigation and preventive strategies. These articles discussed the use of focus groups, improving education on perceived WPV, confidence levels, and the need to involve more than one intervention. After analysis a revolving policy/ procedure was developed with the intent to improve mitigating WPV in the ED.
Spring Scholars Week 2019 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Mitigating Emergency Department Violence
Workplace violence (WPV) in the emergency department (ED) is a serious hazard for ED personnel and other clients residing in the unit. Four articles were analyzed to gain an understanding of current mitigation and preventive strategies. These articles discussed the use of focus groups, improving education on perceived WPV, confidence levels, and the need to involve more than one intervention. After analysis a revolving policy/ procedure was developed with the intent to improve mitigating WPV in the ED.