No to all of the above! I should have asked the question like this. Given the environment, should I be able to expect resonable safety in my work place. According to the administrator, It's a dangerous invironment " If you don't like it There's the door". We don't use restraints. I really don't like using them. There are many physical altercations daily.Defending yourself often times means loosing your job. We do have a pooly trained staff. We do have security staff, but not nearly enough. The "Residents" are NGI and ITP. Debriefing ????? I was assulted, requiring a trip to the ER. I have permanent injury. No debriefing! I can not believe That in 2009 this is all OK. Are all forensic facilities like this? I like psych/forensic nursing, But the constant threat of physical injury is taking it's toll.
