SCCM Resource Library-Safety in the Workplace: A Personal Story

Safety in the Workplace: A Personal Story

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The speaker shares a harrowing personal story about workplace violence in healthcare, highlighting the lack of preparation and resources for handling such situations. They recount an experience with an abusive subordinate, leading to a life-threatening attack where they were seriously injured. The speaker emphasizes the need for better education, robust workplace violence prevention plans, and safer environments for healthcare workers. They encourage proactive involvement in legislative actions and advocate for a culture where violence is not tolerated, urging everyone to be an "upstander" rather than a bystander.

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One-Hour Concurrent Session | Clinician Safety: Threats of Violence in the Workplace and on Social Media

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Content Type Presentation

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Year 2024

Keywords

workplace violence

healthcare safety

violence prevention

legislative advocacy

upstander culture

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