Violent incidents can happen anywhere, but there are things a practice team can do to be less vulnerable.
You’re right. If a practice owner doesn’t take disciplinary or legal action after an individual—staff or otherwise—threatens an employee, he or she may be liable should that person later harm an employee. If you don’t already have a harassment policy in your operating protocol, include one, and enforce it.
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