Violence in healthcare staff is anecdotally increasing.  A recently released paper casts further light on this important issue, and explores whether the National E Admission Target (NEAT) is a new factor in triggering such episodes against ICU staff.

Authors Albertina Pol and Stephane Bouchoucha join Todd on the podcast to discuss their findings

The reference for the paper discussed in this podcast is found here:

Pol, Albertina & Bouchoucha, Stephane & Carter, Melody. (2018). Violence and aggression in the intensive care unit: What is the impact of Australian National Emergency Access Target?. Australian Critical Care.