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Preventing Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Setting
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Preventing Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Setting |
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http://www.soundpractice.net/images/sound/podcast/Workplace_Violence_in_Medical_Practice.mp3 |
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Sheila Dunn, D.A., MT (ASCP) and Sarah Alholm, M.A.S. of Quality America, Inc. discuss Preventing Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Setting. In this podcast, these experts discuss how widespread these incidents are and how practices should prepare for workplace violence. They also review who are the most likely perpetrators of workplace violence, security measures recommended for medical offices, and the tie-in with OSHA regulations. Quality America, Inc. (www.quality-america.com). |
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Nov 6, 2007 |
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