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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.”  [http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-929.02 NE Revised Statute 28-929.02]
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.”  [https://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. [http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-929.01 NE Rev Stat 28:929.01]
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. [https://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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* [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/management_violent_aggressive_patients_procedures11-2012.pdf Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors Procedures ]
* [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/management_violent_aggressive_patients_procedures11-2012.pdf Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors Procedures ]
* UNMC Policy No. 2012, [[Threat Assessment and Management Team]]
* UNMC Policy No. 2012, [[Threat Assessment and Management Team]]
* [http://info.unmc.edu/security_threat_assessment.htm UNMC Response to Threats]
* [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/campus-security/tips-training/threat-assessment.html UNMC Response to Threats]
* [http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=28 Nebraska Revised Statute 28:] 929-931 (LB 677)
* [https://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 [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/ Safety] website or contact the [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu Safety Manager] (402-559-7315.
For additional information, see the [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/ Safety] website or contact the [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu Safety Manager] (402-559-7315.
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This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].