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Reducing Workplace Violence in Nursing & Healthcare

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Workplace violence is an all-too-common problem in healthcare, and the recent shooting in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital complex serves as the latest tragic example. Even more alarming, the report found that healthcare accounts for nearly as many violent injuries as all other industries combined. Lateral Violence.

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Martha Burkett Fallis is a member of NASW-UT: If there’s domestic violence, couples should seek help — separately Deseret News That’s among the biggest fears, said Martha Burkett Fallis, a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in Salt Lake City and serves on the board of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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Many factors contribute to this neglect, such as stigma, lack of awareness, lack of resources, lack of training, and lack of coordination among healthcare providers. Healthcare professionals play a key role in screening, referring, treating, and following up with mothers who are struggling with their mental health.

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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

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Domestic violence. Domestic Violence. Prior to the pandemic, domestic violence was already a worldwide issue. Sadly, these factors have led to an increase in domestic violence reports. global increase in reported cases of domestic violence. In the United States, they found an 8.1%

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Martha Burkett Fallis is a member of NASW-UT: If there’s domestic violence, couples should seek help — separately Deseret News That’s among the biggest fears, said Martha Burkett Fallis, a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in Salt Lake City and serves on the board of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.

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When Risks Collide: Maternal Mortality and Mental Health

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These grim statistics are not news for healthcare organizations. She continues to use her platform to be proactive and make an impact and was named one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare Software in 2022 by The Healthcare Technology Report. Maternal Risk Factors: Social Determinants and Mental Health.

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News Items – September 1, 2022

Social Workers Speak

” Andrea Kumura is a member: Mental healthcare workers protest – indefinitely. Caitlin Eckert is a member: Cell Phone Carriers Are Putting Domestic Violence Survivors At Risk. One of the goals is for Kaiser to commit to hiring a set number of new employees. Here’s What To Know.