Worksite Walkthrough Intervention: Data-driven Prevention of Workplace Violence on Hospital Units

Overview

Journal J Occup Environ Med

Specialty Environmental Health

Date 2017 Jul 11

PMID 28692010

Citations 7

Authors

Lydia E Hamblin

Lynnette Essenmacher

Mark Luborsky

Jim Russell

James Janisse

Mark Upfal

Judith Arnetz

Affiliations

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the implementation of a data-driven, unit-based walkthrough intervention shown to be effective in reducing the risk of workplace violence in hospitals.

Methods: A structured worksite walkthrough was conducted on 21 hospital units. Unit-level workplace violence data were reviewed and a checklist of possible prevention strategies and an Action Plan form guided development of unit-specific intervention. Unit supervisor perceptions of the walkthrough and implemented prevention strategies were reported via questionnaires. Prevention strategies were categorized as environmental, behavioral, or administrative.

Results: A majority of units implemented strategies within 12 months' postintervention. Participants found the walkthrough useful, practical, and worthy of continued use.

Conclusions: Structured worksite walkthroughs provide a feasible method for workplace violence reduction in hospitals. Core elements are standardized yet flexible, promoting fidelity and transferability of this intervention.

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