How is workplace violence addressed in your organization, i.e. policies, protocols, and training? Be specific. Is it sufficient? What else could be done?
Ans) Workplace violence:
- It focused on commercial, contracted WPV training programs. An
effective WPV prevention training program should be integrated into
a health care facility’s own comprehensive
violence prevention program. This program should incorporate the
five “building blocks” identified by the OSHA Guidelines. It is
likely that training programs purchased from
an outside vendor will need to be supplemented with customized
on-site training in organizational policies and procedures,
emergency action plans, communication, facility risk assessment,
and thorough post-incident debriefing and monitoring policies.
- Create a Plan for Improving Health and Safety.
Inspect Your Workplace.
Train Your Employees.
Keep an Open Dialogue.
Investigate Accidents.
Maintain Records.
Make Improving Health and Safety a Key Part of Business
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