Deescalation Strategies for a Challenging Healthcare Environment
Published June 15, 2021
Linda Van Der Voort, Director of Patient Relations at White Plains Hospital shares the importance of deescalation and strategies to consider when in a challenging healthcare environment.
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Deescalation Strategies for a Challenging Healthcare Environment