Guide
Clinician Safety in Home Health: Addressing and Preventing Workplace Violence
In recent years, violence against caregivers in home health has become a significant concern, impacting the physical and mental health of clinicians, and contributing to burnout and high turnover rates that ultimately affect the quality of care delivered to patients. With the home health industry growing rapidly, violent incidents are unfortunately on the rise. In fact, 65 percent of home care workers have reported experiences of verbal, physical, or sexual violence while performing their duties.1
To protect workers, it’s essential for executive leadership to establish and maintain a culture of safety. In addition to implementing effective policies, leaders need to demonstrate a hands-on commitment to safety, one that reassures staff that their safety is prioritized alongside patient care.
In this guide you’ll learn:
- The primary risk factors for violence in home-based care settings.
- How violence against home health clinicians results in higher staff attrition and costs for agencies.
- Practical strategies your agency can implement to protect frontline workers and create a culture of safety.
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Who is this guide for?
This guide is an ideal resource for:
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All practitioners in leadership roles
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Healthcare executives
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Managers, administrators, and other healthcare leaders
These best practices can be applied in the following settings:
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Home Health
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