Workplace Violence Drains Margins

Uncover the Cost to Your Organization

Workplace violence in healthcare isn’t just a safety issue—it’s a financial one. Use our quick calculator to see the estimated annual cost for your organization. We know the real cost of workplace violence goes beyond numbers—it affects staff well-being, patient care, and organizational reputation. The figures below represent hard costs that can be measured and tied to workplace violence.

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To estimate the hard costs your institution, department, or team may incur, we only need to know the total number of employees.

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How We Calculate This

The figures here reflect direct, measurable costs that together make up the total shown above.

Number of Incidents

Formula: Number of Employees × 0.51

Source:

OSHA reports that 51% of critical caregivers experience workplace violence.

Medical Costs

Formula: (Incidents × 20%) × $3,138

Source:

OSHA finds that 20% of incidents result in medical expenses, averaging $3,138 per case.
Please note that this calculation only includes medical costs for physical aliments. While impacted staff may also require mental health resources, the rate and spending vary significantly across organizations and cultures, making those costs less reliable to estimate for this exercise.

Absenteeism Costs

Formula: (Incidents × 60.4 hours) × $35/hour

Sources:

The American Hospital Association reports that caregivers impacted by workplace violence take an average of 60.4 additional hours of leave.
We estimate the average value of that time at $35 per hour, based on typical wage and benefit costs.

Staff Retention Costs

Formula: (Incidents × 1%) × $45,000

Sources:

Becker's research indicates that 25% of staff members consider leaving due to workplace violence, and we estimate that 1% actually do so.
Nursing Solutions, Inc. found that replacing a nurse can cost between $37,700 and $58,400. Based on this range, we use a mid-range estimate of $45,000 for replacement costs.

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