Occupational assault among community care workers
Ore, T.
Journal of Healthcare Protection Management Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security 18(1): 72-89
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0891-7930 PMID: 11951395 Document Number: 546447
The author presents the findings of a study that attempted to analyze the frequency, trend, and pattern of workplace assaults among community care workers who provide care for severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children in a state government agency in Australia between 1997 and 2000. He identifies the high risk groups and discusses activities for prevention opportunities.
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