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Workplace Violence in Healthcare Environments
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Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 Lessons · 19m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Healthcare workers face a higher risk of workplace violence than any other profession. In this Workplace Violence in Healthcare Environments course, you’ll learn what workplace violence looks like, why it happens, and how to prevent it. You’ll understand your role in creating a safe environment and how to respond when threats arise.
From aggressive patients to high-stress environments, the causes are complex, but prevention is possible. This course breaks down the key elements of an effective violence prevention program, including hazard assessments, incident reporting and response strategies.
You’ll learn practical ways to spot warning signs, de-escalate tense situations and stay safe during an emergency. You’ll also explore OSHA guidelines and Joint Commission requirements that healthcare employers must follow to reduce risk.
Whether you're on the floor, behind a desk or leading a team, this training gives you the tools to protect yourself, your coworkers and your patients.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the common causes and types of workplace violence in healthcare
- Describe the core elements of a violence prevention program, including hazard assessments and incident reporting
- Apply de-escalation and nonviolent intervention techniques
- Recognize early warning signs of aggressive behavior
- Explain proper steps for reporting and documenting violent incidents
- Explain OSHA guidelines and Joint Commission (JCAHO) requirements healthcare employers must follow
Key Takeaways
- Healthcare workers face a higher risk of workplace violence than any other profession.
- The causes of workplace violence in healthcare are complex, ranging from aggressive patients to high-stress environments, but prevention is possible.
- An effective violence prevention program includes hazard assessments, incident reporting, and response strategies.
- Spotting warning signs, de-escalating tense situations, and knowing how to stay safe during an emergency are practical prevention skills.
- OSHA guidelines and Joint Commission requirements set standards that healthcare employers must follow to reduce risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for healthcare workers in any role, whether you are on the floor, behind a desk, or leading a team, who want the tools to protect themselves, their coworkers, and their patients.
What does this course cover?
It covers what workplace violence looks like, why it happens, and how to prevent it, including the key elements of a violence prevention program such as hazard assessments, incident reporting, and response strategies, as well as OSHA guidelines and Joint Commission requirements.
What skills will I gain?
You will gain skills in incident reporting, de-escalation techniques, patient safety, crime prevention, and health risk assessments, including how to spot warning signs, de-escalate tense situations, and stay safe during an emergency.
Does the course address regulatory requirements?
Yes. You will explore OSHA guidelines and Joint Commission (JCAHO) requirements that healthcare employers must follow to reduce risk.
What topics do the lessons include?
Lessons include violence in healthcare facilities, OSHA guidelines for preventing violence, JCAHO requirements, identifying and controlling the potential for violence, employee education and training, responding to violence, and a review.
