LA ESF8 - Workplace Violence - NOLA

TARGET AUDIENCE: Organizations are encouraged to send an interdisciplinary team comprised of staff who are or will be involved in the development and management of Workplace Violence Programs (WPV) programs. This includes, but is not limited to, safety and security directors, risk management staff, emergency department and inpatient behavioral health managers, human resources and employee health staff. This training is also open to EMS providers, outpatient healthcare providers along with others who routinely conduct business in a healthcare setting.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to describe how to develop a comprehensive WPV program from the ground up. Participants will begin the development of their plan by analyzing current efforts, examining resources needed to build or expand and existing program. Attendees will also learn about tools they need sustain their program in the long term, including senior leadership support and other key resources necessary manage, implement, and carry out their program.

COURSE OVERVIEW: The focus of this interactive workshop is the development of effective and sustainable WPV programs.  Attendees will participate in group-based work with the goal of developing or enhancing a WPV program for their facility. Workshop content is based on information and tools provided in the Oregon Workplace Safety Initiative Workplace Violence in Healthcare: A Toolkit for Prevention and Management that can be accessed will be provided to registrants. NOTE: at least on participant from each facility is encouraged to bring a laptop. 

FACULTY: Lynda Enos, REN, BSN, MS, COHN-S, CPE

Ms. Enos offers over 20 years of experience in developing, implementing and evaluating custom designed programs for the prevention and management of occupational illness and injury for over 200 companies.  Services such as, ergonomics and human factors workplace analysis, design, modification, and training, development of violence prevention and safe patient handling programs, policy development, ergonomics audits, and injury case management, are available to a variety of health care, business and industrial clients. These clients include hospitals, outpatient clinics, dental clinics, manufacturing, semi-conductor, office environments, restaurant and food services, temporary employee services, and municipalities.

AGENDA:

Time

Topic

8:00- 9:00

Introductions, Agenda, Background

9:00- 10:00

Understanding Workplace Violence (WPV) in Healthcare

10:00- 10:15

Break

10:15- 11:30

Defining the Need for or Enhancing WPV Program

11:30- 12:30

Working Lunch: Hazard Identification & Assessment

12:30- 1:15

Hazard Control and Prevention

1:15- 2:00

Developing the Program

2:00- 2:15

Break

2:15-3:00

Implementing and Evaluating the Program

3:00- 4:00

Program Improvement and Sustainability

4:00- 4:30 pm

Wrap up and Evaluations

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: The LHA will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for physically-challenged attendees who require special services. When registering, please attach a written description of needs to the application.

LHA# M1941108
When
11/22/2019 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Central Standard Time
Where
New Orleans East Hospital 5620 Read Blvd New Orleans, LA 70187 UNITED STATES
 

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REGISTRATION: Registrations are accepted online only. VISA, Master Card, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Email confirmations will be sent to registrants upon completion of registration. To ensure timely delivery of instructions and handouts, and inclusion on the attendee list, registrations should be completed online one week prior to the event. Program materials are the intellectual property of the speakers and are not meant to be shared with anyone other than registered participants. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: Individuals who cancel more than seven business days prior to a scheduled event will be charged a cancellation fee of $50 per person unless the registration fee is complimentary. Written notice of the cancellation must be emailed to [email protected]. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within seven business days of the event or for no-shows. 

SUBSTITUTION POLICY: Registrants who are unable to participate in an LHA educational event are permitted and encouraged to have an eligible substitute; however, written notice of the substitution must be emailed to [email protected] at least seven business days in advance of the event. The substitution option is not available if written notification is received by the LHA less than seven business days before the scheduled program. 

ACCOMODATIONS: Please contact the LHA if you have a disability that may require special accommodations for this educational opportunity. The LHA is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants.