Abstract

Workplace violence against nursing professionals is an unacknowledged crisis. The repercussions of workplace violence are harmful to the nursing profession, as well as the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, there has been a dearth of protective mechanisms and standardized prevention plans. Only through mandated legislation will sustainable change be achieved for nurses. The United States House of Representatives bill number 1309, under Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act was developed to provide a concise prevention plan to healthcare facilities across the nation. The bill died in Congress, but through continued advocacy efforts, it can be reintroduced for consideration.

Description

Tool(s) Used: The Social-Ecological Model: A Framework for Prevention

Author Details

Erika Cunningham-Regis DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, CPPS, CPHQ, CPHRM

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Legislative Policy Review, Healthcare Policy Analysis, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, Workplace Violence

Advisors

Kines, Erica||de Tantillo, Lila

Advisor

Erika Kines

Second Advisor

Lila de Tantillo

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Jacksonville University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2021-09-09

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