How safe is your dialysis unit?
The author suggests that the physical plan of the dialysis unit be evaluated, along with the training and skill level of the staff, in handling disruptive patients and de-escalating violence. The unit should be safe and secure for those who work in it and all who receive care there.
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Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, USA.
D006436:Hemodialysis Units, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D010356:Patient Isolation; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*