Citation

No Author(s) Listed. ED Manag. 2005; 17(11): 121-123.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Thompson - American Health Consultants)

DOI

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PMID

16749574

Abstract

A quick, efficient response to violence in the ED will minimize physical injuries, psychological affect on staff, patients, and visitors as well as potentially harmful publicity. Alert your security personnel when a prisoner is expected in the ED. After a violent incident, shut down the department, clear it of patients, and if possible, place patients behind closed doors. Make a crisis intervention team available to your staff for debriefing. Respond quickly and honestly to all media requests to curb the circulation of harmful rumors.

Language: en