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This document includes law enforcement tactics and integrated medical and mental health response. (FBI.gov)

ASHRM’s risk assessment looks at the following proactive and reactive areas: Patient-to-Staff Violence: proactive prevention, reactive response Visitor/Family-to-Staff Violence: proactive prevention, reactive response Staff-to-Staff Violence/Harassment: proactive prevention, reactive response Physician/Third-Party-Professional–to–Staff …

The ALLIANT scholarship, established in 2018, has transitioned to become a service-learning program in 2023. Scholars have the opportunity to conduct a mentored research paper focused on a health care …

$10,000. The Alpha M. Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship, created in memory of the long-time Chairman and CEO of The Citizens Bank, is awarded to a student from Bath, Rowan, or Morgan …

The fellowships are awarded for two years, for a total of $20,000 ($10,000 will be awarded in the fall of each academic year). Applicants must have a permanent address in …

ARH and Hazard Community and Technical College have partnered to offer scholarships for Registered Nursing Students. Both entities believe that providing financial assistance, in the form of scholarships, to students …

The ARH Scholars Award is a scholarship program designed to help fund the cost of education for those interested in seeking a career in healthcare. The award is currently open …

AVADE® Training is designed to educate, prevent, and mitigate the risk of violence and aggression.

AVADE® Training is a modular-based program that can be presented through: E-Learning, Employee Orientation, 2-Hour Session, 4-Hour Session, 1-Day Session(s), 2-Day Session, Option to Present During Safety or Departmental Meetings …

$1000. As a result of the impression healthcare workers made on the Bertha Ross Hough Family, an endowment was established to honor her by assisting individuals aspiring to further their …

The Billie B. Little Scholarship is designed to assist academically qualified students residing in Boyd or Greenup counties. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and an ACT score …

For more than 40 years, the Bluegrass Planning Consortium has worked with educators and employers to plan clinical rotations. This is a seamless and collaborative process, as opposed to the …

Four total scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded. These scholarships are for the first school year’s tuition, room and board, books and lab fees for any field of study and …

$1000. Healthcare Management, Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – Bardstown area

This issue brief examines how hospitals’ violence mitigation efforts can fit effectively into an organization’s culture of safety strategy. The brief includes thought provoking questions to facilitate discussion of how violence mitigation …

Bus to Business® is a statewide initiative focused on bridging the gap between classrooms and careers, so students are better equipped to make career choices. Hospitals across the state have …

Through Creating Healthcare Advancement Opportunities to Promote Rural Kentucky Undergraduate Nursing Excellence (C.H.A.R.G.E.), students interested in nursing participate in monthly virtual and in-person workshops to explore the nursing career field. …

The Christian County Public School (CCPS) System uses a Career and Technical Education Health Science Learning Pathway as part of FUSION, their work-based learning program, to create active health care …

The Carol Walters Teen Volunteer Scholarship Award is presented to the teen(s) that meet and/or exceed the following eligibility criteria. Student must be a volunteer at a KHA member hospital. …

The Carrel K. Sumner Family Memorial Scholarship fund is established with the Med Center Health Foundation through a gift made by Clara Sumner and Med Center Health. The purpose of …

The Central and Northern Kentucky TPM® Collaborative launched in late 2023 with three focus areas: improving K-12 engagement, creating grant funding opportunities for training and upskilling, and addressing clinical rotation …

Scholarships are being offered to graduating seniors and GED recipients in this county who are preparing for a career in: Social Services, Business, Agriculture,Education, Medical This one-time scholarship will apply …

The Pikeville Medical Center Workforce Innovation Center will provide participating middle school classes with project-based instructional materials and activities aligned with Kentucky science core content. Once the curriculum has been …

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(SB 80, Carroll)

The Charles M. Stewart Scholarship Fund is established within the College Heights Foundation through a gift made by Med Center Health. Eligibility: Children of Med Center Health employees, WKU students

$10,000. The Citizens Bank Healthcare Scholarship is awarded to a student from Bath, Rowan, or Morgan Counties who is majoring in the healthcare field. They must show a strong desire …

The South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) can provide Clinical Education and Student Rotation Assistance by helping coordinate student clinical rotations by connecting them with quality preceptors and finding …

CMS will continue to enforce the regulatory expectations that patient and staff have an environment that prioritizes their safety to ensure effective delivery of healthcare

The College Rural Scholar Program, through the University of Louisville Trover Campus, aims to support students from rural western Kentucky counties (Professional Education Preparation Program or PEPP and non-PEPP) who …

The Community Action Poverty Simulation, hosted by Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC), breaks down stereotypes by allowing participants to observe others’ real-life situations. This simulation will enable individuals to …

The South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) coordinates various opportunities for continuing education for health professionals. The schedule of events is available on their website. Website: https://www.wku.edu/scahec/calendar/index.php Project Manager …

Based on a multidisciplinary strategy, this guide addresses how teams can help curb violence in health care facilities.

There’s no quick fix and no single solution. A long-term approach needs to focus on these technology, administrative, credentialing and legislative solutions. (SHRM)

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The David W. and Sandra L. R. Boyes Physician Education Scholarship is for health professionals and specialists who seek continuing education in the field of gerontology. It is the only …

The primary purpose of this document is to provide employees of the Department of Labor with a concise reference regarding the Department’s program on managing actual and/or potentially violent situations.

Both high‐cost major renovations and lower‐cost applications can be used to elevate security in any emergency department. (American College of Emergency Physicians)

Any recently accepted or currently enrolled student in a Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program with CCNE or ACEN accreditation is eligible to apply.

$1,000 award. Applicant must be a high school senior in Hardin County, Kentucky Applicant must be planning to attend college and pursue pre-medicine in any college major Cumulative 3.5 GPA

$1000. The Dr. Richard W. Carpenter scholarship honors the memory of a long-time St. Claire physician and was established for students in the healthcare field to advance their educational goals …

$500. The purpose of the Dr. Tae-joon Seo Memorial Scholarship Program is intended to support individuals who live in South Eastern Kentucky and are pursuing a career as a radiology …

The Eastern Kentucky Collaborative launched in November of 2023. HR directors, workforce development coordinators, and educators across the region have come together to focus on the unique needs of eastern …

This $1,250 scholarship is for the first school year’s tuition, room and board, books and lab fees for a student pursuing a career in the field of nursing. A scholarship …

NIOSH uses the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System occupational supplement (NEISS-Work) to estimate nonfatal, emergency department treated injuries to EMS clinicians.

This scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students. Students must reside in Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Mercer, and Washington counties. Candidates must be in the top 25% …

There are currently no specific OSHA standards for workplace violence…

There are currently no specific OSHA standards for workplace violence…

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Recovery Program launched the first-ever Fair Chance Academy in May 2022. This academy provides businesses with training and experiences to adopt a fair chance workplace …

The Floyd Ellis Scholarship Fund is established with the College Heights Foundation through a gift made by Med Center Health. Eligibility: Children of Med Center Health employees, WKU students

Please submit the completed application to: Kacy Harris (kacy.harris@wku.edu). The Spring 2025 deadline for submission will be March 1, 2025. The Frank and Edna Todd Memorial Associate of Science in …

This program offers an opportunity for rising ninth-grade students interested in nursing careers to dual enroll in college-level nursing courses at a local technical college while attending high school.

Future Healthcare Professionals (FHP) is a free program hosted by the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) that introduces high school students to health care. Programs can occur …

Through Future Physicians, Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital provides college students an in-depth look into a medical career. This summer program allows undergraduate pre-medicine students to shadow physicians and advanced …

Led by the Health Careers Collaborative of Greater Louisville (HCCGL), Baptist Health Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC), Thumbprint Consulting, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and Kentucky Chamber Foundation worked …

Recovering from a violent incident or disaster in the workplace can take months, but having a plan and sources of help prior to the event can make the process smoother. …

The purpose of the scholarship is to support a student from Grayson County, Kentucky with medical school expenses in order for that student to successfully enter into a primary care, …

The Greater Louisville Collaborative, hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, launched in March 2024. The group of hospital employers is interested in gaining a better overall understanding of the supply …

This publication provides a general overview of worker rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). The guidelines describe the five components of an effective workplace violence prevention …

Up-to-date information and resources on Hazardous Drug Exposures in Healthcare. (CDC)

Hazards affecting health care workers (CDC)

Health Career Explorers is a program hosted by local hospitals in partnership with the South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) for high school students interested in learning more about …

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is an organization that develops leadership and technical skill competencies for secondary and post-secondary students. Its mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, …

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Health Career Pathway Partnership Program (H3P) through Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP) helps unemployed and underemployed individuals in the region take advantage of a nursing career and …

The Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth is a new funding opportunity designed to increase the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals to practice in underserved areas of …

Kentucky, along with other states, recognized healthcare workforce shortages during the 2023 legislative session in part by establishing the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund, which is a public-private partnership to …

HealthForce Kentucky is an effort to inspire careers in health care by providing broader access to the highest levels of instruction and technology. This unique collaboration involves nine colleges and …

The Helen Dinning Scholarship Endowment was established by Med Center Health, the parent company of The Medical Center at Franklin, to honor Helen Dinning for her generous support of the …

The Office for Victims of Crime developed this toolkit to help communities prepare for and respond to victims of mass violence and terrorism in the most timely, effective, and compassionate …

The Herbert A. Oldham Scholarship Fund is established with the College Heights Foundation through a gift made by Med Center Health designated for this purpose. The purpose of the Scholarship …

The High School Rural Scholars Program participants observe health care services. Students divide their time between shadowing health care professionals in their home counties and preparing for college entrance exams. …

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The Hospitals Against Violence Initiative (HAV) is sharing examples and best practices with the field, with a particular emphasis on youth violence prevention, workplace violence prevention and combatting human trafficking. Fact …

The AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative will host a Jan. 10 webinar on how hospitals can partner effectively with law enforcement in their community to maximize safety for their patients …

This Hospitals eTool addresses some of the hazards commonly found in various hospital areas, such as the emergency department and the surgical suite.

McKinsey

Health care workforce research briefs (HRSA)

The Ira O. Wallace scholarship was established to encourage the education of long term care health professionals in Kentucky. Applicants must be a Kentucky resident who is planning a career …

Jobs for Kentucky Graduates (JAG KY) guides students at participating high schools in career development, job attainment, retention, leadership, financial literacy, and numerous other life skills. Students are recruited by …

Please submit the completed application to: Kacy Harris (kacy.harris@wku.edu). The Spring 2025 deadline for submission will be March 1, 2025. The John E. and Betty A. Capito Scholarship Fund was …

$5000. Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

The applicant must be a graduating senior from a Kentucky high school, or a previous graduate from a Kentucky school Attending the University of Louisville or plan to attend and …

Individuals pursuing nursing degrees and other accredited degrees with intended focus to work in long term care, will be considered for scholarships.

The Kentucky HealthCorps program provides funding and resources for high school students to work part-time in non-profit hospitals and long-term care facilities in various roles, including as state registered nurse …

In recognition of nurse staffing challenges, KHA commissioned GlobalData Plc to quantify the degree of shortfall and develop projections of future supply and demand for nurses. Such information helps inform …

The Kentucky Nurses Association offers scholarships for pre-licensure students, ADN or BSN, or licensed nurses furthering their education who are enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing located in Kentucky. …

To provide financial support for education, research, or project endeavors for the membership. To provide a mechanism for members to support the organization with tax-deductible contributions.

Since 2003, the Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program (KSLRP) has served as a recruitment and retention tool to reduce health workforce shortages in rural and underserved locations throughout the state. …

New Kentucky felony protection with focus on 1(a)(3))

The KHA Workforce Survey Report provides an in-depth look at the non-physician hospital workforce in Kentucky.

The KHA Workforce Survey Report provides an in-depth look at the non-physician hospital workforce in Kentucky.

The KHA Workforce Survey Report provides an in-depth look at the non-physician hospital workforce in Kentucky.

King’s Daughters Health Foundation awards annual college scholarships to area students pursuing college degrees in health care. Program Manager Contact: Ashley Hatfield, ahatfield@kychamber.com

The scholarship for $500 is being awarded as a one-time only gift to qualified nurse applicants.

This $500 scholarship is to be awarded annually as a one-time-only gift to qualified nurse applicants for the purpose of obtaining or renewing individual Certified Nurse Educator credentialing via the …

The scholarship for $500 is awarded annually as a one-time only gift to an instructor or nursing program to offset the cost of a service learning project or medical mission …

$1000. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

The Letters from Home initiative keeps pre-health care profession students connected to the Purchase region. The program fosters ongoing communication and support for medical students with representatives from regional hospitals …

The Marion Boyd Scholarship Fund is established with the Med Center Health Foundation through gifts made by friends and family of Marion Boyd and staff members of Med Center Health. …

The Medical Center at Scottsville Scholarship was established through a gift made by The Medical Center at Scottsville. The scholarship is for the Fall 2024–Spring 2025 academic year, and will …

The M.O.O.N (Medical Observation Opportunity Network) Program exposes high school students to physician and advanced practice provider career options through observing various practitioners in the office setting, inpatient/outpatient areas, and …

Qualifications include students who have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in an accredited healthcare program.

$1000. The Menifee County Health Services Scholarship provides awards to students from Menifee County who are studying in a health-related field.

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Military Hiring Academy aims to provide businesses with training and experiences to find, hire, and retain military talent (veterans, service members leaving the military, and military …

The My Healthcare Investigation Book includes two phases in preparation for the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Inspires Healthcare Project Fair, held at the PMC Workforce Innovation Center. Regional fourth and …

Dependents of Norton Healthcare employees who are considering a degree in a health care-related field may be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship for the fall 2024 semester. These awards are …

The Norton Healthcare Scholars Program is a loan forgiveness program that provides educational assistance to students pursuing or continuing a health care-related degree in a specified area of workforce need. …

Conversations with hospitals have uncovered that more clinical/nursing program faculty/instructors must be available across the state. The health care industry can work to increase the pipeline into programs. However, there …

The following requirements must be met in order to be considered for the award: Kentucky resident Accepted into and enrolled in a program of nursing: prelicensure (LPN, RN, BSN), BSN …

Access comprehensive data on licensures demographics, employment metrics, enrollment, graduates, job trends, and prelicensure nursing programs across Kentucky. (Kentucky Board of Nursing)

This is one in a series of informational fact sheets highlighting OSHA programs, policies, or standards.

$500. A parent PTA member who is continuing his or her studies in education or in a health field and will attend an accredited Kentucky college or university. Eligibility: PTA …

Through the partnership between the Kentucky Chamber Foundation and the Kentucky Hospital Association, the TPM® project team hosted two virtual Pathway Pioneer events to highlight careers and employers to high …

$2,000 award. The applicant must be a graduating high school senior within the CKCF service region, with priority given to residents of Hardin County Cumulative 2.75 GPA Plan to pursue …

$1000. CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundation Nursing or Allied Health Scholars – London area

$2500. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Medical Academy is a specialized program that allows eighth grade students and first-year high school students to apply for a spot to shadow different medical …

The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Project HEART (Healthcare Employment Around Regional Training) initiative started four years ago to combat eastern Kentucky’s nursing staffing shortage. Project HEART bridges many entities that …

The summer University of Louisville Trover Campus Prematriculation Program is designed to expose students to academic, clinical, and community medicine over three weeks before starting their first year of medical …

The purpose of this gap analysis is to help healthcare facilities to implement best practices in order to prevent violence from patients to staff.  (Minnesota Department of Health)

References on evaluating and controlling violence in the workplace.

Violence against hospital workers has been on the rise for some time but has significantly accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care professionals keep all of us safe. We need …

The Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC) provides college students support services to better prepare undergraduate students for health care careers with job shadowing assistance, non-academic advising, personal statement reviews, …

Temporary staffing and travelers provider

An American Nurses Association study found that over a three-year period, 25 percent of surveyed registered nurses and nursing students reported being physically assaulted by a patient or a patient’s …

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The Richard J. Bausch Family Scholarship is funded by an endowment that was established in memory of the father of Gregory Bausch, PharmD, Institutional Director of Medical Education at St. …

Healthcare workers face challenging working conditions and high stress levels that can lead to poor mental and physical health.

$2500. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

Rural Health Scholars (RHS) is a four-week program that the South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) hosts each summer for undergraduate students in any pre-professional tracks (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, …

Rural Scholars is a four-week summer program sponsored by Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to introduce rural students to the need for health and medical professionals. Scholars will be …

Annually, the Kentucky Safety and Health Network, Inc. provides scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate college students. The scholarships are referred to as the Scholastic Achievement for Education Awards, or …

The Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) will be awarding funds from the Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students Program (SDS) contingent upon available funding. This is a federal program designed to …

Working to address communication issues, improve teamwork for rapid response calls, decrease length of stay and prevent medication errors, Security Forces Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, first conducted a survey …

$1000. Healthcare Management, Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – Bardstown area

Just how much is incivility affecting your organization? New SHRM research highlights the urgent need for workplace civility, with U.S. workers facing millions of acts of incivility per day. Note: …

The South Central TPM® Collaborative, hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, comprises hospitals in the Barren River, Lake Cumberland, and Lincoln Trail Area Development Districts. Project Manager Contact: Jacob McAndrews, …

The South Central TPM® Collaborative, hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, comprises hospitals in the Barren River, Lake Cumberland, and Lincoln Trail Area Development Districts. Project Manager Contact: Jacob McAndrews, …

South Central Kentucky (SCK) Launch is an annual opportunity for eighth graders in Warren and surrounding counties to learn about local career opportunities, including many in health care. Website: https://scklaunch.com …

$1000. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

$1000. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

The St. Claire Academic-Practice Scholarship Program aims to remove economic barriers to education by providing students with access to scholarship dollars that will help close the gap between their cost …

$1000. The St. Claire Auxiliary established a scholarship endowment to assist students with an interest in medicine and a heart for community service. Preference will be given to students actively …

The Stewart Health Foundation Scholarship is $2,000 annually, renewable for up to four years, as long as scholarship criteria are met. Use is limited to tuition, room and board, books …

$10,000. The Stock Yards Bank HealthCare Scholarship is awarded to Rowan or Elliott Counties students majoring in the healthcare field. They must show a strong desire to enter into the …

T.J. Regional Health will be offering three $2,000 scholarships to high school students who are planning to pursue degrees in the healthcare, or a healthcare-related, business field. High school seniors …

Awarded to teen volunteers who have served at Baptist Health Corbin for over four years and worked over 500 hours. Teens ages 14 through 18 contribute many hours to the …

The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars is a national program expanding education for nursing or health care-related students. The program promotes interdisciplinary work with 40 hours of didactic and …

This report offers a snapshot of the visitation policies and visitor management approaches of participating IAHSS members’ institutions sampled in September and October, 2018. In total, 135 facilities were included …

The health care industry is struggling to find qualified workers, especially in rural areas, to meet an increasing demand for services. (SHRM)

$1000. Open to current high school seniors living in Kentucky, currently attending a Kentucky high school, and interested in pursuing a nursing degree. Applicants must be applying to a Kentucky …

The scholarship is available to any full-time student(s) who are attending Trigg County High School and who have chosen healthcare as a career path. Scholarship amounts may vary depending on …

The UK College of Medicine administers a scholarship program with a variety of awards. Scholarships are awarded based on an expansive list of criterion – some scholarships are awarded based …

50+ scholarships Eligibility: UK College of Nursing students

This scholarship program is aimed at supporting the education of students interested in full-time employment at UK HealthCare upon graduation. A monetary educational stipend is offered to eligible, selected recipients. …

University of Kentucky College of Nursing & UK HealthCare Enterprise Student Nurse Academic Practicum (SNAP) students engage in a paid clinical internship that provides the opportunity to be a member …

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Rural Health Nursing Fellowship program is an educational opportunity offered by UPIKE’s Elliott School of Nursing and Pikeville Medical Center. …

The UofL Health Nursing Scholar Program provides educational assistance up to $24,000 to students pursuing a prelicensure nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing who commit to work for …

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Example of what might be used or modified by employers to help identify potential workplace violence problems.

Example of what might be used or modified by employers to help identify potential workplace violence problems.

This video discusses practical measures for identifying risk factors for violence at work, and taking strategic action to keep employees safe. (CDC)

Warren County Career Shadowing, through South Central Kentucky Launch (SCK Launch), allows small groups of high school students to observe professionals on the job and experience “a day in the …

The West Area Health Education Center (AHEC) team annually offers continuing education courses for practicing health professionals. The staff ensures accreditation and provides necessary documentation. Project Manager Contact: Katie Walker, …

Through the West Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Health Careers Program, students are free to prepare for the American College Testing (ACT) exam and explore health careers. The staff at …

The West Area Health Education Center (AHEC) nursing pipeline program supports students in health career programs services to persist and matriculate into the regional workforce. Support services include tutoring and …

The Western Kentucky Collaborative, hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, includes HR directors from across the region who come together to address workforce needs. The collaborative has explored K-12 outreach …

Nurses Service Organization

The Pikeville Medical Center Workforce Development team, along with “Buddy Bear,” the mascot of the Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), will visit local elementary schools to spark …

$10,000. The Whitaker Bank Scholarship is awarded to students from specific Kentucky counties who are pursuing a degree in a healthcare program. This scholarship will be awarded during the recipient’s …

You can get trained for a high paying, in-demand job in four months or less tuition free.

OSHA created a suite of resources to help hospitals assess workplace safety needs, implement safety and health management systems, and enhance their safe patient handling programs. Preventing worker injuries not …

This webinar discusses how it is imperative to utilize the appropriate technology concerning workforce planning and operations. (American Association for Nursing Leadership)

SHRM

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The Joint Commission

This workplace violence website provides information on the extent of violence in the workplace, assessing the hazards in different settings and developing workplace violence prevention plans for individual worksites.

SAGE Journals

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services