Workplace Violence Prevention Resources

This page provides links to materials developed by The Joint Commission as well as government resources and those from professional associations (such as the American Nurses Association and the American Hospital Association) and related organizations. The tabs below organize the resources according to source: From The Joint Commission, Federal Resources, State Resources, Professional Associations, and Other Resources. We encourage healthcare organizations to share their experience under the heading of “From the Field” and welcome suggestions for improvement.

Disclaimer

This website is not intended to serve as an exhaustive or exclusive repository of publicly available resources related to Workplace Violence Prevention. Nor does it offer any endorsement of the source nor of any particular product, health care organization, or service, nor should it be construed as a statement that the source, health care organization, or its products or services, are superior to those of other source or company. Many of these resources were not developed or validated by The Joint Commission. Approaches utilized by organizations spotlighted in this website are not inclusive of all organizational approaches that may be successful in addressing workplace violence prevention, and strategies may need to be tailored by organizations to meet the unique needs of their setting and patient population. By accessing and using website resources, website users agree to make no claim of any kind against The Joint Commission for any and all damages that result from use or implementation of any website content. Some items included on these pages (such as Joint Commission monographs) were developed several years ago. While much of the content remains relevant, users should be aware that the information has not been updated.

The Joint Commission defines workplace violence as:
An act or threat occurring at the workplace that can include any of the following: verbal, nonverbal, written, or physical aggression; threatening, intimidating, harassing, or humiliating words or actions; bullying; sabotage; sexual harassment; physical assaults; or other behaviors of concern involving staff, licensed practitioners, patients, or visitors.

The Hospital Workplace Violence Prevention standards are effective as of January 1, 2022. The new standards can be reviewed via the R3 document by clicking on the button below.

View the Hospital R3 Report

The Behavioral Health & Human Services Workplace Violence Prevention standards are effective as of July 1, 2024. The new standards can be reviewed via the R3 document by clicking on the button below.

View the Behavioral Health & Human Services R3 Report

More information on revised requirements and webinar.

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To submit a question related to the standards.

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