Healthcare professionals enter the field with a desire to help others, but many find themselves facing a reality far removed from this noble intention. In reality, they often become targets of verbal abuse, threats, and physical violence from the very people they're trying to help. While the physical dangers of workplace violence have started to receive significant attention, the psychological...
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Verbal Defense ROI: How Communication Training Reduces Liability Costs
In an increasingly litigious healthcare environment, organizations face growing exposure to liability claims related to workplace interactions. From patient confrontations to staff disputes, how your team communicates directly impacts your legal and financial risk. Effective verbal defense training offers a powerful risk mitigation strategy with a measurable return on investment.
Reducing Workplace Violence to Improve Staff Safety & Retention
Amid the ongoing healthcare staffing crisis, organizations cannot afford to overlook one of the most significant drivers of turnover–– workplace violence. With nearly one in four nurses reporting being physically assaulted at work and many more experiencing verbal abuse, healthcare organizations face a direct connection between workplace safety and staff retention.
Vistelar Raises the Bar on Workplace Violence Training
In today's healthcare landscape, de-escalation training has evolved from a recommended practice to an essential compliance requirement. The alarming rise in workplace violence incidents against healthcare workers has prompted regulatory bodies to implement increasingly stringent standards and requirements.
You Can Be Compassionate and Safe at the Same Time
Nurses embody compassion, empathy, and love in their everyday interactions with patients, making them an indispensable part of healthcare. However, their safety is often compromised in the line of duty, particularly in today's climate of heightened tensions and workplace violence. As a former U.S. Marine Corps veteran and someone who grew up in a violent environment, I’ve seen firsthand the...
Active Assailants in Healthcare - Podcast
“Active Assailants in Healthcare: The Pros, Cons and Ethics of Run, Hide, Fight Training ”
Host: Lisa Terry
Guests: Stephanie Doty, MSN, MBA, RN, CHSP, CPHRM, Doug Kohlsdorf, CPP, Karen Garvey, MPA/HCN, BSN, DFASHRM, CHPHRM, CPPS, Michael Dunning, CHPA.
Going Beyond the Use of Force in Healthcare - Podcast
“Going Beyond the Use of Force in Healthcare ”
Host: Lisa Terry
Guests: Jill Weisensel, M.S., Tony York, CPP, CHPA, Robert Whiteside, CHPA, and Thomas Smith, CHPA, CPP.
How to best train contact professionals (Part three)
This entry is part three in a three part series from How to Best Train Contact Professionals. Click here to read part 1 of 3, or click here to read part 2 of 3.
How to best train contact professionals (Part two)
This entry is part two in a three part series from our published report How to Best Train Contact Professionals. Check out our blog to catch the rest of the article.