Decreasing Violence on Nurses Western Governors University C159: Policy, Politics, And Global Health Trends

Decreasing Violence on Nurses This paper will propose a new state policy and evaluate what goes into that proposal. An analysis of this nursing practice issue will be followed by a proposal to advocate for change in this area from both a top-down and bottom-up approach. This paper will examine the proposal's relevance, financial impact, and challenges. Policy Proposal The purpose of this new policy is to decrease workplace violence against nurses in hospitals. "Workplace violence is defined as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening, disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site" (Flynn, 2019, p. 25). Workplace...