Download or read book The Shocking Reality of Violence in Healthcare written by Sheila Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a healthcare worker who has been assaulted, or know someone who has? Violence against healthcare workers has reached epidemic levels, and emergency nurses are particularly at risk. Assaults on healthcare staff are leading to life-changing injuries, PTSD, and even death. According to the American Nurses Association, workplace violence is one of the most complex and dangerous occupational hazards facing nurses working in today's health care environment. With this epidemic of violence increasing, nurses often perceive it as part of their job.Author Sheila Wilson, RN, BSN, MPH, has worked as a nurse for over 40 years, including almost 20 years in the ER environment. Within her career, she has witnessed and been a victim of violent assault. Reading this book, you will learn: * how to identify potentially dangerous situations* how to protect and advocate for yourself* what employers and administrators can and should do to protect you* how (and why) being a victim of assault is not acceptable, and is not within your job description.This book covers the extent and characteristics of violence in healthcare, some of the contributing factors, and most importantly, what we as healthcare workers can do about it. It even touches on what employers and administrators can do to mitigate healthcare violence. Since co-founding Stop Healthcare Violence in 2009, author Sheila Wilson has dedicated ongoing efforts to public outreach and education surrounding the growing pandemic of healthcare violence, supporting victims of assault, and lobbying for legislative change.