You note that Unit 64 has had a high turnover rate of staff during the past year. In addressing the staff turnover rate, you are:
a. Confirming the high correlation between managerial incompetence and violence.
b. Demonstrating awareness that workplace violence, if present, has significant costs.
c. Aware that staff and manager experiences contribute to high turnover.
d. Aware that violence is a rare but present factor in the workplace.
B
Workplace violence and aggression contribute to staff turnover and toxic work environments. Loss of the organizational investment required to train new staff and departure of experienced staff can increase operating costs and reduce the quality of care.
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