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Reviewed Date: '''11/08/2012'''<br /> | Reviewed Date: '''11/08/2012'''<br /> | ||
<br /><big>'''Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors'''</big> | |||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
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It is everyone’s responsibility to report acts of violence/assault/threatening behavior so there is a proper response based on the extent of the threat/assault. | It is everyone’s responsibility to report acts of violence/assault/threatening behavior so there is a proper response based on the extent of the threat/assault. | ||
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The patient care areas including all health clinics shall display in a prominent place a printed sign meeting the requirement of state statutes that states, “WARNING: ASSAULTING A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES IS A FELONY.” | The patient care areas including all health clinics shall display in a prominent place a printed sign meeting the requirement of state statutes that states, “WARNING: ASSAULTING A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES IS A FELONY.” [http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-929.02 NE Revised Statute 28-929.02] | ||
== Definitions == | == Definitions == | ||
=== Healthcare professional: === | === Healthcare professional: === | ||
A physician or other health care practitioner who is licensed, certified, or registered to perform specified health services consistent with state law who practices at a hospital or a health clinic. | A physician or other health care practitioner who is licensed, certified, or registered to perform specified health services consistent with state law who practices at a hospital or a health clinic. [http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-929.01 NE Rev Stat 28:929.01] | ||
=== Healthcare workers: === | === Healthcare workers: === | ||
Employees who provide patient care within their job descriptions but are not licensed, certified or registered by the State. | Employees who provide patient care within their job descriptions but are not licensed, certified or registered by the State. | ||
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* UNMC Policy No. 2012, [[Threat Assessment and Management Team]] | * UNMC Policy No. 2012, [[Threat Assessment and Management Team]] | ||
* [http://dev.unmc.edu/security/Policies/Threat%20Assessment%20for%20Web09.htm UNMC Response to Threats] | * [http://dev.unmc.edu/security/Policies/Threat%20Assessment%20for%20Web09.htm UNMC Response to Threats] | ||
* Nebraska Revised Statute 28: 929-931 (LB 677) | * [http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=28 Nebraska Revised Statute 28:] 929-931 (LB 677) | ||
* UNMC Security Trespassing Policy/Ban and Bar Letter (CS-023)<br /><br /> | * UNMC Security Trespassing Policy/Ban and Bar Letter (CS-023)<br /><br /> | ||
For additional information, see the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/ Safety] website or contact the [http://mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu Safety Manager] (402-559-7315. | For additional information, see the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/ Safety] website or contact the [http://mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu Safety Manager] (402-559-7315. | ||
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