Course Code: REL-ACU-0-VASP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify early warning signs and risk factors associated with violence in acute care settings.
Explain effective strategies used to prevent violent incidents.
Apply appropriate response techniques following a violent incident.
Outline:
Section 1: A Serious Public Health Issue
Workplace Violence
WPV Classifications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Identifying Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Patient-Related Risk Factors
Environmental and Organizational Risk Factors
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Prevention Strategies
Current Guidelines
Prevention Programs
Staff Awareness
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Managing A Person With Agitation
De-Escalation
What If De-Escalation Fails?
Review
Key Takeaway
Section 5: Post-Incident Support and Follow-Up
Debrief
Evaluating and Improving Prevention Strategies
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.