The office safety plan
March 1, 2017 Canadian Medical Protective Association
Physicians should take steps to maintain a safe office environment and protect everyone who enters: patients, visitors, staff and themselves. This article from the Canadian Medical Protective Association provides information on how to keep a medical office or clinic safe.
Topics
Physical, psychological and cultural safety Conflict management and prevention
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