776 Preventing Workplace Violence in Healthcare

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Records Analysis and Tracking

Reviewing records is essential for identifying patterns of assaults or near misses that could be prevented with proper controls. This review should include medical, safety, threat assessments, workers’ compensation, and insurance records. Employers should also examine the OSHA Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), if required to maintain one.

Additionally, incident and near-miss logs, facility event or daily logs, and police reports should be analyzed to identify assaults based on:

Departments or units
Work areas
Job titles
Specific activities (e.g., patient transport, intake)
Time of day

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3-3. Why is reviewing records important in identifying patterns of assaults or near misses in the workplace?

It helps employers reduce paperwork and administrative tasks.

It provides insight into incidents that could be prevented with proper controls.

It ensures that employees follow all company policies.

It helps organizations avoid reporting incidents.

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