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July 23, 2026JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration

Implementing a Staff Safety Intervention Bundle to Reduce Patient-initiated Workplace Violence

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DWDonna WellbaumJCJoanne T. Clavelle

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Overview

Randomized trial shows reduction in patient-initiated violence in healthcare settings, suggesting a new framework for safety.

Key Points

  • The central aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Staff Safety Intervention Bundle in reducing patient-initiated violence in healthcare settings.
  • Implemented a Staff Safety Intervention Bundle incorporating dynamic appraisal of situational aggression screening into workflows.
  • Utilized adaptive learning technology for scalable staff education across a large health system.
  • Introduced visual risk indicators, such as door magnets, to enhance team awareness regarding potential risks.
  • The intervention led to a significant reduction in incidents of patient-initiated violence.
  • Enhanced compliance with risk screening procedures among staff.
  • Positive feedback was received from staff regarding the effectiveness of the safety measures.

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Wellbaum et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61afe0faa9903c5116a906https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000001766
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