Zero Tolerance for Aggressive Behavior

Ensuring a Healing Environment to Care for Our Patients, Their Loved Ones and Each Other

There is zero tolerance for all forms of aggression. Incidents may result in removal from Duke Health facilities and prosecution.

Verbal harassment, threats or abusive language
Gestures
Racist or derogatory comments directed at others
Sexual language directed at others
Failure to respond to staff instructions. This includes failure to comply with screening or to appropriately wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Physical assault

If at any time you have any security concerns, please contact Duke Police at 919-684-2444.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment.