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Management of Violence and Aggression |
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Written by Health Safety and Security Advisor
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Everyone has a duty to behave in an acceptable and appropriate manner. Staff have a right to work, as patients have a right to be treated, in an environment that is properly safe and secure.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust has a statutory obligation to ensure as is reasonably practicable, a safe and secure environment for its staff. Violent, abusive behaviour and criminal acts will not be tolerated. The risks of violence to staff must be assessed and where possible action will be taken, to protect staff, patients and visitors.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 March 2011 08:34 )
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