Sexual harassment was included in the definition of workplace violence by 78 percent of the nurses. More than 70 percent of the nurses called for training on the prevention and management of assaultive behavior, with 55.6 percent highlighting the need for involvement of all employees in creating a safer workplace and 50 percent indicating the need for hospitals to place more emphasis on reporting violent incidents. The survey is CNA's first step in establishing a violence reduction plan. The next step is to report the complete results to all Colorado nurses and to work with the CNA's Congress on Nursing Practice and Workplace Issues Committee to educate nurses statewide about workplace violence. CNA will work with the ANA's Congress on Nursing Practice to provide information and education on workplace violence to nurses nationwide.
Nurses offer invaluable resources to each other, their clients and their workplaces.
Through effective planning and problem-solving, we can collaborate with other nurses and other disciplines to enhance the future of health care and develop safer workplaces. Just as we are advocates for safe and quality health care for our clients, we must be champions for creating a safe work environment for ourselves. Prevalence of Violence in Emergency Departments. KSNA Violence Assessment in Hospitals Provides Basis for Action. The Extent, Nature, and Response to Victimization of Emergency Nurses in Pennsylvania.