THE ACADEMY IS EXCITED TO WELCOME DR. GORDON GILLESPIE AND DR. STEVEN PALAZZO FOR SPECIAL MEMBER'S ONLY AFN WEBINAR
Violence against healthcare workers enacted by patients and visitors is a persistent problem showing no signs of abatement. In this presentation, attendees will learn common factors leading to a physical assault as well as strategies to prevent, mitigate, and recover from workplace violence.
Particular attention will focus on system-level efforts that can be led by the forensic nurse.
Don't miss your opportunity to: - Describe risks of workplace violence by patients and visitors against healthcare workers. - Discuss strategies to address workplace violence based on the Ecological Occupational Health Model of Workplace Assault. - Identify actions demonstrating support for healthcare workers experiencing workplace violence. - Determine system-level interventions that can be led by the forensic nurse.