The Position Statement by AMA, identities that the importance of implementing safe systems of work in preventing harm caused by physical and psychosocial violence within the workplace.
By implementing a layered approach to mitigate hazard and risk with robust risk management systems with an understanding of the physical environment, workplace culture, and the implications to patients and staff when a serious incident occurs.
Healthcare Security and safety management system effectiveness relies on workers regardless of being administrative or clinical, to be actively involved in adopting a zero tolerance to violence with healthcare facilities incorporating awareness and de-escalation training.
It further adds the ongoing need for monitoring and evaluation of processes to assess Healthcare Security and Risk effectiveness and risk prevention strategies at both General and Private practices.