A psychiatric hospital was recently purchased by a large healthcare system. The new administration's business motto is "leaner and meaner," consequently, the staff mix has been adjusted by replacing some of the highly experienced nurses with robust male mental health technicians who cost less and are able to provide physical interventions. The change that is likely to increase the risk for violence in this hospital is the:

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Adjusting the staff mix by replacing experienced nurses with mental health technicians who may not have the same level of training in de-escalating potentially violent situations increases the risk for violence in the hospital. Cost-cutting measures that prioritize financial savings over patient safety can result in negative outcomes for both staff and patients.

A Psychiatric Hospital Was Recently Purchased by a Large Healthcare