Publication Date |
2004 |
Personal Author |
Lipscomb, J. A.; Soeken, K.; Rosen, J.; McPhaul, K.; Choi, M.; Geiger-Brown, J. |
Page Count |
52 |
Abstract |
This report describes a violence prevention program, modeled after Federal OSHA guidelines, implemented in three NYS in-patient mental health facilities between 2000 and 2004. The report discusses the participatory process essential to a successful violence prevention effort. The report also details the research conducted to evaluate the impact of the program on threats and assault, staff perception of risk factors for assault and job satisfaction. |
Keywords |
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Source Agency |
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Corporate Authors |
Maryland Univ. at Baltimore. School of Nursing.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC. |
Supplemental Notes |
Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC. |
Document Type |
Technical Report |
NTIS Issue Number |
200614 |