More than a quarter of staff in healthcare institutions and hospitals have been confronted with aggression more often in recent months. The cause of this is mainly due to visitors and / or family of patients who do not want to comply with the corona measures. Some of the staff even experience physical violence.
In this article we tell you more about this corona-related increase in aggression and why good security within healthcare institutions is important.
Aggression due to corona measures within healthcare institutions
The corona measures are not sufficiently observed by everyone. The longer the situation around covid-19 seems to last, the more resistance seems to arise around the measures. The reasons for aggression surrounding the corona measures can vary considerably:
- Transfer of patients to other departments
- Adjustments to the visitor regulations
- Irritation due to claims of non-compliance with the corona measures, such as keeping a distance of 1,5 meters and wearing a face mask
Appreciation for the healthcare staff is decreasing as a result and is increasingly making way for frustration. As a result, the misunderstanding with regard to the corona measures is increasingly manifesting itself in aggression. It is not only the healthcare worker who feels uncomfortable because of this, the patients also benefit from a calm, relaxed environment.
It is extremely important that healthcare staff feel safe and comfortable in their workplace. If this is not the case, there is a good chance that there will be a high degree of absenteeism due to illness. This must be prevented in any case - because there is already a shortage of hands in care.
Placing the hospital or healthcare institution full of stickers and walking lines is unfortunately not always enough to draw visitors' attention to the guidelines. Someone will therefore have to be present in the healthcare institution to alert visitors to these measures if they are not observed. Using professional security is a good idea for this. These professionals can ensure that aggression remains under control and that healthcare staff continue to feel comfortable. The result: a nicer atmosphere for healthcare workers, patients and visitors alike.
The shortage of healthcare workers, highlighted by the current pandemic, has far-reaching consequences. The increasing vacancies in the healthcare sector reflect the urgent need for more hands on the bed. This shortage puts extra pressure on the existing healthcare staff and can contribute to an unsafe working environment. The secondment agency Daan.eu plays a crucial role in this by connecting qualified healthcare professionals with healthcare institutions that desperately need their help. By reducing the number of vacancies in healthcare, a more stable and safer working environment can be created for both healthcare staff and patients.
Use professional security against aggression against corona measures
The security guards of Dutch Crowd Security are trained and possess a great deal of knowledge and expertise in calming discussions and preventing physical violence. Think of: kicking, hitting and biting. In addition, security can continue to ensure that the corona measures are maintained in accordance with the guidelines.
With professional security nearby, verbal and physical violence will decrease significantly. After all, security guards exude a certain authority, which makes visitors think twice before entering somewhere with a straight leg.
The security guards of Dutch Crowd Security are absolute experts in the field of security and possess a great deal of knowledge and expertise
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