Document Type : Letter to Editor
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TUMS, School Public of Health
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Shahroud University Medical Sciences, Imam Hossein Hospital, Emergency Department.
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Faculty of Medical, Dokus Eylul University of Medical Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
Abstract
Addressing violence in emergency centers, also known as Emergency Departments or EDs, is essential for ensuring the safety of staff, improving patient care, and maintaining efficient operations. Violence can take many forms, including physical, verbal, or psychological, and it can occur from patients, visitors, or even between patients. Violence against healthcare workers (HCWs) in emergency departments (EDs) is at epidemic levels, resulting in serious physical, psychological, and operational repercussions. A comprehensive strategy that integrates prevention, mitigation, and support methods is necessary for successful protection.
The integration of environmental safeguards, proactive risk assessment, staff empowerment, and systemic cultural transformation is necessary in order to reduce violence in the emergency department.
Combining these features into programs results in fewer incidents and a better sense of safety. Furthermore, ongoing success depends on institutional commitment, ongoing training, and community involvement to make sure HCWs can practice their profession anxiety. .
This article contains a well-structured approach to reduce the risk of violence, organized around prevention, response, and organizational culture.
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