| Title |
Haskell, Katie_MSN_2023 |
| Alternative Title |
Improving Workplace Violence for Home Health Nurses |
| Creator |
Haskell, Katie |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
The following Masters of Nursing thesis develops a project consists of four areas of education and training: how to recognize and respond to signs of agitation, prevention techniques, selfdefense guidelines, and how to document and report on workplace violence events. |
| Abstract |
Healthcare workers are experiencing an increasing rate of workplace violence which affects job satisfaction and turnover. Education and training are imperative in dealing with workplace violence. Research indicated a need for workplace violence education in the home health environment. The purpose of this project is to present education and training on workplace violence situations specific to the home health setting and to train on the importance of documentation and event reporting. Education and training give home health care professionals tools to focus on patient care and improve job satisfaction. A review of the literature showed that workplace violence education increased the confidence of the health professional to handle these situations and improved job satisfaction. This MSN project consists of four areas of education and training: how to recognize and respond to signs of agitation, prevention techniques, selfdefense guidelines, and how to document and report on workplace violence events. The team lead will present education and training in a staff meeting, handouts, and discussion. Benefits of the project include enhanced home health staff safety, patient care improvements, and better administration and organizational effectiveness. A literature review indicated that more research needs to be done about workplace violence in the home health setting. As staff receives training, education, and discussions of patient scenarios, their confidence can increase in their ability to recognize and handle workplace violence, leading to improved reporting and decreased home health setting violent events. |
| Subject |
Master of Nursing (MSN); Job satisfaction; Community health nursing; Burn out (Psychology); Employee retention |
| Keywords |
workplace violence; homecare; education; training; home health setting; home health staff; violent events; reporting; job satisfaction |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2023 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
45 page pdf; 1201 kb |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s632zfqb |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
129742 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s632zfqb |
