The Risk Manager of a Healthcare Organization Is Concerned About

question 3

Multiple Choice

The risk manager of a healthcare organization is concerned about the amount of violence against healthcare workers that is occurring nationwide and would like to offer education sessions to staff. Which groups of staff are most at risk for experiencing violence and therefore should receive this education earlier rather than later in the schedule? Select all that apply.

• A) Long-term care staff
• B) Neurological Intensive Care staff
• C) Cardiac telemetry unit staff
• D) Emergency Department staff
• E) Mental health unit staff

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Definitions:

Act of God

An unforeseeable natural event, such as an earthquake, flood, or tornado, that cannot be prevented and is excluded from legal liability.

Libel

Defamation in some permanent form, such as in writing, a cartoon, etc.

Defence to Negligence

Legal reasons provided by a defendant in a lawsuit to prove they were not negligent or to mitigate their level of responsibility for an incident.

Waiver

The deliberate act of relinquishing a right, claim, or privilege.