Zero tolerance
Zero Tolerance
Zero tolerance (pronunciation: /ˈzɪəroʊ ˈtɒlərəns/) is a policy of enforcing strict, uncompromising rules and regulations to maintain a certain standard, often used in a medical context to refer to a strict no-exception policy towards certain behaviors or substances.
Etymology
The term "zero tolerance" originates from the United States in the 1990s, initially used in law enforcement to describe policies that required police to arrest any individual committing any offense, no matter how minor. It has since been adopted in various other contexts, including medicine and healthcare.
Medical Context
In a medical context, zero tolerance often refers to policies regarding the use of illegal substances, alcohol, and tobacco. Many healthcare facilities and medical professionals adopt a zero tolerance policy towards these substances to promote patient health and well-being.
For example, a hospital may have a zero tolerance policy towards smoking within its premises. This means that no one, including patients, visitors, and staff, is allowed to smoke anywhere within the hospital grounds. Violation of this policy can result in penalties or disciplinary action.
Related Terms
- Substance abuse: The misuse of substances such as drugs and alcohol, often a key focus of zero tolerance policies in healthcare.
- Preventive medicine: The branch of medicine concerned with preventing disease rather than curing it. Zero tolerance policies can be seen as a form of preventive medicine.
- Public health: The health of the population as a whole, often a key concern in implementing zero tolerance policies.
- Health policy: The decisions, plans, and actions undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society. Zero tolerance policies can be a part of a larger health policy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zero tolerance
- Wikipedia's article - Zero tolerance
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