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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Suzette Porter

Minority Nurse

We have a workplace violence team that comes to the unit to help the staff de-escalate issues and protect themselves in case that happens. So what I do with my team is I huddle with them. I huddle with my staff in the morning at the beginning of a shift. That’s one of the challenges we face here in the unit.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Standardize the practice of regular patient safety huddles among your teams. Implement de-escalation protocols and education, including active-shooter drills. Huddles promote patient safety, but they can also facilitate teamwork, provide a place to respectfully air grievances, and build rapport among nurses and leaders.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Standardize the practice of regular patient safety huddles among your teams. Implement de-escalation protocols and education, including active-shooter drills. Huddles promote patient safety, but they can also facilitate teamwork, provide a place to respectfully air grievances, and build rapport among nurses and leaders.