In 2019, hospitals reported 5.5 workplace injuries/illnesses per 100 employees — more than construction or manufacturing (source)
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ACEP Now: Vol 40 – No 11 – November 20212.2 workplace injuries/illnesses per 100 employees Resulted in Days off Work (source)
Hospital workplace injuries 54% are sprains and strains (source)
Physicians incurred 44% of ED needle stick injuries, in one study (source)
78% of emergency physicians and residents have experienced workplace violence (source)
21% of these violent acts were physical assaults (source)
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