Violence Against Healthcare Workers
We want to hear about your experience with violence in healthcare settings. Our goal is to inform our strategies in raising awareness of the issue of violence against healthcare workers. Portions of this survey may be published; however, all answers are completely anonymous.
What is your practice setting?
Hospital
Private Clinic
Academic
Other
What is the zip code of your primary practice location?
What is your current age?
What gender do you identify as?
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
Other
What types of violence have you experienced in a healthcare setting? Please check all that apply.
Physical
Verbal
Written
With a weapon
None
Other
From whom have these acts originated? Please check all that apply.
Patients
Patient families
Coworkers
Colleagues
Other
How would you describe your feeling of safety at your workplace?
Very safe
Mostly safe
Some safety concerns
Not safe
What, if any, personal protection devices do you carry to work on a daily basis? Please check all that apply.
Pepper spray
Gun
Personal alarm
Other
How frequently each month do you experience violence in the workplace?
Once per month
Twice per month
Three times per month
Four times per month (weekly)
More than 4 times
Rarely
Never
Do you have other colleagues or co-workers who have experienced acts of violence in the workplace?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
If yes, approximately how many colleagues have been impacted?
1-3
4-6
7-10
More than 10
None
What types of violence-prevention training have you or your employer provided? Please check all that apply.
Active shooter
De-escalation
Self defense
None
Other
If MMS were to provide violence-prevention training, which ones would you be interested in attending? Please check all that apply.
Active shooter
De-escalation
Self defense
None
Other
In the past 12 months, have you considered leaving medical practice due to concerns over violence?
Yes
No
In the past 12 months, have you considered leaving the Memphis area due to concerns over violence?
Yes
No
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