Speaker:
Susan Seeley, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Nash Healthcare Consulting

Learning Objectives:
1. Definitions and types of workplace violence (Part 1)
2. Requirements for establishing a Workplace Violence Program (LD 03.03.01 EP 9) including integration with the Emergency Management Plan (EM 04.01.01 EP 1) (Part 1)
3. Identify / assess risks R/T environment to mitigate/abate issues at the worksite (EC 02.01.01 EP 17) (Part 1)
4. Establish a process(es) for Workplace Violence and Safety and Security Issues (EC 04.01.01 EP 1) (Part 2)
5. How to investigate safety and security incidents (EC 04.01.01 EP 6) (Part 2)
6. Required elements for developing a staff training Program (HR.01.05.03 EP 29) (Part 2)
7. Establish Post Incident Policies and Procedures

Summary:
The Joint Commission reports “73% of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses causing days of missed work in health care are connected to workplace violence.” This 90-minute virtual webinar will discuss the new Joint Commission workplace violence requirements that became effective January 1, 2022. Attendees will learn and identify prevention, recognition, response, and reporting mechanisms that empower staff and leadership alike to create and maintain a culture of safety in their workplace environments.