Hospitalized patients with both medical and psychiatric conditions tend to have worse outcomes and pose a higher risk for workplace violence among healthcare providers.
A study was conducted to implement a specialized clinical microsystem that focuses on teamwork and safety in an urban medical center, resulting in improved patient and staff safety outcomes.
Results showed a significant 65.6% reduction in workplace violence and a decrease in 30-day emergency department visits, highlighting the benefits of integrating medical and psychiatric care through this new system.