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Patient Safety Watch: Prevent violent behavior.

Jefferson City, MO: Center for Patient Safety; July 16, 2015.

Violence in health care settings can result in harm for staff and patients. Spotlighting the issue of workplace violence in hospitals, this fact sheet offers resources and recommendations for organizations that want to reduce risks and provide support for staff affected by violence.

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