Workplace Violence and Safety: Prevention and Solution Strategies

Workplace Violence and Safety: Prevention and Solution Strategies is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2029-08-06

Course Description:
This continuing education course providing nurses and other healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace violence. Explore type 1 through type 4 of workplace violence, examine its impact on individuals and organizations, and identify common risk factors that contribute to violent incidents. This CE course includes de-escalation techniques, employer responsibilities, discusses the key components of a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program, and OSHA Workplace Safety Standards.

Course Learning Objectives:
1) Describe the various types of workplace violence.
2) Discuss the impact of workplace violence.
3) Identify risk factors for workplace violence.
4) Summarize how to respond to workplace violence.
5) Describe employer responsibilities in responding to violence in the workplace.
6) Identify essential components of a workplace violence program and barriers to its implementation.