Addressing Delirium: A Path for Preventing Workplace Violence

How can healthcare workers truly feel safe when they’ve been conditioned to believe enduring workplace violence is “just part of the job”? On this Key In to Quality podcast episode, we dive into an often-overlooked issue that directly impacts hospital safety: delirium. 

Our guests Chris Scheuler, manager of the Mayo Clinic Arizona Workplace Violence Prevention Program, and Beth Terrio, a patient safety specialist from Mayo Clinic in Arizona, reveal how delirium can escalate situations, leading to confusion, fear, or even violence among patients.

Learn how their team at Mayo Clinic Arizona discovered a common thread linking various safety incidents to delirium, prompting a cultural shift in how these events are managed. Chris and Beth also discuss the role of data in addressing workplace violence and establishing a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program.

Gain insights on how to recognize and address workplace violence incidents proactively while fostering a supportive culture that leads with empathy and reinforces boundaries.

Host: Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/timorgenthaler/

Host: Sheri Nemec| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sheri-nemec-a627982a/

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