Workplace Violence Prevention questions for the ASP

Question 1

During a walkaround inspection of a community mental health clinic, the workplace violence prevention committee notices that the check-in desk is separated from the waiting room by a tall partition. A receptionist at the desk cannot see clients seated in the waiting area. Several clients have recently become agitated while waiting. Which checklist concern does this finding most directly raise?

1. AWhether employees can observe patients or clients in waiting areas
2. BWhether a buddy escort system is required to remote areas during off shifts
3. CWhether employees are required to wear nametags or ID cards
4. DWhether a limited amount of cash is kept on hand with signs posted

Question 2

A behavioral health hospital's violence prevention team completed its comprehensive annual worksite analysis in January. In June, a nurse was threatened by a patient in the intake area but was not injured. The team lead says nothing further is needed until next January because no one was hurt and the annual analysis is already done. Based on the guidance, what is the best response?

1. AAgree, because worksite analyses are only needed when a worker is injured and an OSHA recordable case results
2. BDisagree, because the team may set an investigative analysis to occur after every incident or near miss in addition to the annual comprehensive analysis
3. CAgree, because an investigative analysis may only be done by an outside insurance auditor during the annual review
4. DDisagree, because the guidance requires the entire comprehensive analysis to be repeated within 24 hours of any threat