Are the Benefits of Metal Detectors Worth the Costs?
When patients enter an emergency department or we begin our shifts, there is the expectation of safety….
workplace violence
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Are the Benefits of Metal Detectors Worth the Costs?
When patients enter an emergency department or we begin our shifts, there is the expectation of safety.... -
Time to Put Negative Perceptions of Metal Detectors to Rest
Violence in the emergency department is not a new phenomenon. Our specialty has been fighting for workplace... -
By the Numbers: Firearms in the Emergency Department
Emergency department shooters: 23% use a security officer’s firearm. 27% of hospital-related shootings are motivated by a...
Time to Put Negative Perceptions of Metal Detectors to Rest
Violence in the emergency department is not a new phenomenon. Our specialty has been fighting for workplace…
By the Numbers: Firearms in the Emergency Department
Emergency department shooters: 23% use a security officer’s firearm. 27% of hospital-related shootings are motivated by a…
When Patients Turn Violent
When I took my first job as an attending emergency physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in New…
ACEP Meets with OSHA to Expand Protections from ED Violence
ACEP held a meeting with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to discuss strengthening protections for…
ACEP Supports Workplace Violence Prevention Act
Violence in the emergency department is a serious and growing concern. ACEP’s 2018 survey reported that nearly…