The risk manager of a healthcare organization is concerned about the amount of violence against healthcare workers that is occurring nationwide and would like to offer education sessions to staff
Which groups of staff are most at risk for experiencing violence and therefore should receive this education earlier rather than later in the schedule? Select all that apply. 1. Long-term care staff
2. Neurological Intensive Care staff
3. Cardiac telemetry unit staff
4. Emergency Department staff
5. Mental health unit staff
1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. LTC staff members are among the most likely to experience violence.
2. Neurological ICU is not an area that experiences the most violence.
3. Cardiac telemetry unit staff members are not prone to experience violence.
4. ED staff members are among the most likely to experience violence.
5. Mental health unit staff members are among the most likely to experience violence.
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