OSHA Classifies Workplace Violence Perpetrators into Four Groups

question 23

Multiple Choice

OSHA classifies workplace violence perpetrators into four groups. A nurse's husband came in and attacked her. He would fit into which of the following groups?

• A) Criminal intent
• B) Co-worker
• C) Personal
• D) Patient/client/customer

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Definitions:

Open Office Space

A layout for offices that eliminates most dividing walls and private offices to create a more collaborative and less hierarchical environment.

Informal Communication

The exchange of information without formal structure or protocol, often spontaneous and taking place within social interactions or unofficial channels.

Brainwriting

A technique for idea generation where participants write down ideas on paper before discussing them as a group, facilitating creativity and inclusivity.

Electronic Interruptions

Distractions caused by digital devices, such as smartphones and computers, that can disrupt focus and productivity.