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From violence against healthcare workers and predictable harm to leadership, risk management, and organizational learning,

these articles examine whether asking different questions may lead to different opportunities for prevention.

The Hidden Cost of Acceptance

The Hidden Cost of Acceptance

The Hidden Cost of AcceptanceAlison Prentice
Published on: 16/07/2026

The greatest cost of workplace violence may not be physical injury. It may be the gradual loss of curiosity, confidence, and the belief that meaningful improvement is still possible. What happens when organizations quietly accept the unacceptable?

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