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Violence Prevention in Healthcare

Violence Prevention in Healthcare. Violence Prevention in Healthcare. Type I- Offender has no relationship with Institution or Individual Type II- Offender is a Patient/Visitor Type III- Offender is Current or Former Employee Type IV- Offender is Domestic Partner of an Employee.

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Violence Prevention in Healthcare

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  1. Violence Prevention in Healthcare McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  2. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Type I- Offender has no relationship with Institution or Individual • Type II- Offender is a Patient/Visitor • Type III- Offender is Current or Former Employee • Type IV- Offender is Domestic Partner of an Employee McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  3. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Joint Commission • OSHA Response • State Regs. McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  4. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Prevention is Key - Violence is not out of blue - Perpetrators exhibit Behavior - You must be Aware McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  5. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Creating a Violence Prevention Committee • Annual Security Risk Assessments • Developing a Written Violence Prevention Plan • Updating/Developing Policies & Procedures • Accurate Incident Reporting • Relationship with Local Law Enforcement • Employee Awareness & Training McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  6. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Risk Assessments -Will identify workplace risks including: -Surrounding Areas of Facility -Visitor Access Controls -Parking Areas/Vehicle Access -Video Surveillance Systems -Lighting -Maternity Safety Controls McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  7. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Identifying Your High Risk Areas -ED -Psych -Medical/Surgical -Labor/Delivery McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  8. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Gangs -Who are they? -How do we stay safe? -How are they impacting our communities & facilities? McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  9. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Police Due-Diligence -Don’t assume the Police are always Diligent McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  10. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Employee Education: -Gang Awareness -De-Escalation Techniques -Self Defense -Active Shooter -Security Officer Role McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  11. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • NO “one size fits all” Strategy (Every Facility has Different Needs) • Advanced Planning & Preparation McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  12. Violence Prevention in Healthcare • Safe & Secure Work Environment -Every Employee is responsible • Survival Mindset - Awareness - Preparation - Adequate Training McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

  13. Violence Prevention in Healthcare McNamara & Associates, Inc. John McNamara & Chris Hill www.mcnamaraassociates.com Email: jevolution@hotmail.com Phone: 732-536-1222 McNamara & Associates, Inc. 2010

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