Guidelines on Workplace Violence in the Health Sector: Comparison of Major Known National Guidelines and Strategies: United Kingdom, Australia, Sweden, USA (OSHA and California)
English
International Labour Office, International Council of Nurses, World Health Organization
2003
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The present study reviews and analyses major known national guidelines and strategies for prevention and management of workplace violence. The purpose is to get a detailed picture of strategies recommended, a better knowledge on existing guidance for employers and employees. Another objective is to obtain information on the implementation processes and the impact of the reviewed guidelines. Identification of good practices as well as gaps shall serve as a basis for lessons learnt for the development of future guidance materials. The comparison of the guidelines will cover different aspects which can be summarized as background of the guidelines, strategies which are recommended, implementation and impact of guidelines and strategies. [from introduction]
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Geographic Focus
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