Which of the following healthcare employees is MOST at risk for violence?
a. Becky, working in a well-lit area with sta-ble psychiatric patients and other staff members nearby.
b. Sarah, who works in a busy emergency room. Access to the emergency patient units is allowed by security staff and alarm systems are in place in patient units.
c. Sharon, who works evening shifts. Workstation is behind a shatterproof glass, and an alarm can be reached easily from her computer.
d. Donna, who works the evening shift, cleans rooms each night in the administra-tive wing and business offices, which are largely empty. The wing is near an outside access door.
D
Staff who work in isolated, poorly lit areas are at higher risk of violence, which would describe Donna's work conditions. In addition, if the business office contains money, this could make it a desirable target for criminals. While Becky and Sarah work in high-risk areas (mental health and the emergency room), the nearby presence of colleagues, the availability of alarms, and good lighting help to reduce the risk.
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