Visiting Nurse Killed During Home Visit After Employer Failed to Control Violence Risk
On October 28, 2023, licensed practical nurse Joyce Grayson was killed during a home visit in Willimantic, Connecticut, while working for Elara Caring, one of the largest home-based care providers in the U.S. She was visiting a patient whose behavior was known to be aggressive and high-risk. An OSHA investigation found that the employer failed to protect home-care staff from workplace violence, even though patients with violent or threatening behavior were a recognized hazard. The company did not have adequate workplace violence prevention measures, did not consistently share full […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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