An Interdisciplinary Clinical Approach for Workplace Violence Prevention and Injury Reduction in the General Hospital Setting: S.A.F.E. Response.

Workplace violence is a major public health concern. According to the U.S.

Psychiatric advanced practice nurses contributions to supporting survivors and caregivers affected by the Boston marathon bombings.

Objective: The role of the psychiatric advanced practice nurse in promoting psychological health and resiliency for patients, their families and staff following the Boston Marathon bombings is reviewed.

Background: On April 15, 2013, 2 bombs exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Within minutes, 39 patients suffering from multiple injuries presented at a level I trauma center.

Falls in the general hospital: association with delirium, advanced age, and specific surgical procedures.

Background: Falls and delirium in general-hospital inpatients are related to increases in morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Patients fall despite safeguards and programs to reduce falling.

Objective: The authors sought to determine the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed delirium in patients who fell during their hospital stay.