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I recently started reporting at our Daily Huddle the days since our last incident of employee work related injuries and workplace violence incidents.
Since then, I have received a question about what is considered a workplace violence incident? Sometimes we imagine a bar fight scene with fists flying and beer bottles breaking. It makes for great movies, however, most of the incidents I receive involve non-intentional acts; mostly caused when dementia patients become agitated and then cause harm to their caregivers.
As of today, CHCS is at 0 days post the last reported workplace violence incident. This includes the entire system. I also report monthly to the OESEP (Occupational and Environmental Safety and Emergency Preparedness) Committee, the number of employee work-related injuries, and great catches as well as workplace violence incidents. This allows us act on items and often helps prevent further injury or harm to patients, staff and visitors.
If you have any questions regarding workplace safety, feel free to reach out to Michael Bomberger, ext. 4180 or Christina Hasenkamp ext. 5109.
CHCS associates do you know how to report an incident of workplace violence? If you witness or experience workplace violence you can report the incident using Quality Data Check. A link to Quality Data Check is below. All incidents of workplace violence should be reported using Quality Data Check and to your manager or supervisor. Any questions, contact Christina Hasenkamp, ext. 5109.
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