Citation

Adamson MA, Vincent AA, Cundiff J. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2009; 47(8): 28-35.

Affiliation

Denver Health Medical Center, Denver CARES Detox/DHMC, Denver, CO 80204, USA. madamson@dhha.org

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/02793695-20090706-01

PMID

19681519

Abstract

This article evaluates the results of a workplace violence prevention program implemented in a Colorado detoxification facility. The program interventions are modeled after federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines and use theories from both nursing and criminology for philosophy and direction. Serving as its own control, the detoxification facility shares data measured over a 4-year period, demonstrating a sharp decline in assault rates after program implementation. The importance of administrative controls, environmental adjustments, recordkeeping and evaluation, and education and training are emphasized as key components of success.

Language: en