4. Why might workplace violence in the home healthcare industry go undetected at an even higher rate than other healthcare or human service sectors?

• Home healthcare workers are less likely to disclose abuse because of zero-tolerance policies for workplace violence.
• The definition of workplace violence tends to be more ambiguous in this sector and has resulted in minimal monitoring systems.
• In many ways, the "behind closed doors" nature of home health care offers minimal immediate occupational and organizational support.
• Home healthcare workers have been trained in the area of workplace violence and therefore are cognizant of the remedies they can take.