A night shift supervisor has been called to the emergency department to assist in managing a violent situation with a visitor. Once the violent person has been contained and security and police have responded, what should be the supervisor's next action?

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1. The violent person is contained and security and police have arrived, so it is not necessary to alert other staff regarding the situation.
2. It is inappropriate to call the violent person's physician.
3. An incident report is a part of the reporting process for violent events.
4. The supervisor does have duties following a violent episode.

A Night Shift Supervisor Has Been Called to the Emergency