paraphrase, "The new Joint Commission standards are filling a gap in that they represent a first step in prevention of workplace violence in hospitals on a national scale. The new requirements underscore the fact that workplace violence is an organizational issue that necessitates a systems' approach. Moreover, ongoing data collection and analysis are key to violence prevention. Finally, these standards can help hospitals to establish a strong culture of safety and violence prevention. In time, the hope is that they will help to change the employee mindset that violence is "part of the job" to a view of workplace violence as an occupational hazard that can be managed and prevented