Nursing and Workplace Violence

Identify the political, legal, and/or legislative factors that may contribute to violence in health care settings, and provides real-world examples that demonstrate in-depth understanding • Explains the main components of OSHA’s workplace violence prevention guidelines and suggests benchmarks to determine if the guidelines are being followed. • Explains the American Nursing Association’s position on violence in the workplace and compares it to organizational policies on workplace violence. • Explains safety policies and protocols for preventing and responding to violence against health care worker sand reflects on their effectiveness