Protect yourself from workplace injury due to violence.
Overview of the Workshop:
Injuries arising from acts of violence or aggression are the second-most common injury type among continuing care workers. Learn how to prevent and de-escalate potentially violent situations in the workplace, and how you can protect yourself in the event of a behavioural crisis with the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) core classroom course. This 8-hour classroom session is led by an expert health care facilitator. The session builds on concepts covered in the e-learning modules, providing you with the opportunity to practice and apply your knowledge in various scenarios.
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques.
Full-day educational training (8:30am – 4:30pm) with approval from your supervisor.
Book at least 2 weeks in advance. Spots are limited. All workshops take place at Menno Place Hospital Chapel.
Dates (Thursdays):
March 15
April 19
May 31
Sept 13
Nov 1
Dec 13
Jan 17, 2019
Feb 28, 2019
Four Steps to Participation in the Workshop – Pre-Requisites
1. Full-Time or Part-Time Employee of Menno Place
This workshop is only available to full0time and part-time employees of Menno Place
2. Completion of Surge Learning Sessions
Note: You may also have completed Fraser Health’s CCRS.
Sign in to Surge Learning. Not sure how to access Surge Learning? Click here.
Courses are found in Surge Learning here:
Course Library > Health Employers Association of BC Violence Prevention (8)
Module 1: Introduction to Violence Prevention
Module 2: Recognize Risks and Behaviours
Module 3: Assess and Plan Part 1 – Complete Point-of-Care Risk Assessments
Module 4: Assess and Plan Part 2 – Develop Behavioural Care Plans
Module 5: Responde to the Risk Part 1 – Perform De-escalation – Communication
Module 6: Respond to the Risk Part 2 – Perform De-escalation Strategies
Module 7: Respond to the Risk Part 3 – Determine When and How to Get Help
Module 8: Report and Communicate Post Incident
3. Receive Supervisor Approval
Ask your supervisor if you can participate in the workshop. Provide them with the paperwork to sign if they approve.
4. Submit Paperwork to Staffing
Staffing is located in the Hospital West Administrative hallway.
