Kern Medical New Hire Guide 2024

Safety Tips

• Watch for signs that may be associated with impending violence: o Verbally expressed anger and frustration.

o Threatening body language. o Signs of drug or alcohol use. • Evaluate each situation for potential violence.

• Don’t isolate yourself with a potentially violent person, keep an open path for exiting. • Be aware of potential weapons (needles, scissors, tools, etc.) and their accessibility. Maintaining a safe environment keeps all of us safe, helps us to do our job, and keeps everyone happy!

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