Workplace Violence Prevention Start time: 2PM EST Duration: 45 minutes + live Q&A We have phone lines available for the first 500 people who call in. If our lines are full, you can connect to the audio using your computer's microphone and speakers. To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code. US TOLL FREE +1-855-282-6330 Access code: 640 386 075 Quick Reminder! Everyone is muted in listen only mode but we still want to hear your questions and feedback! Please use the Q&A tab to submit your questions in the top right hand corner of your screen. All registrants will be emailed a link to the recording and a copy of the presentation slides. 1
28.5M+ course completions 184,000+ 115+ custom courses created by customers on RLMS accreditation board licenses are supported by Relias Learning 2.75M+ learners 4,675+ healthcare organizations 2,800+ unique courses 12.5M+ CE hours taken in 2015 35+ distinct course libraries 3 About Johnny Lee President epanic Button www.epanicbutton.com Director Peace at Work www.peaceatwork.org Workplace Violence Specialist, State of North Carolina Training Coordinator, PREVENT, UNC Injury Prevention Research Center Victim Services Coordinator, Asheville Police Department Contact Information: Mobile: 919-274-5515 jlee@peaceatwork.org 2
Workplace Violence Prevention Agenda Types of Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Audit of Previous Incidents Facility and Technology Policy and Procedure Training Survey 3
Types of Workplace Violence Types of Workplace Violence Type I Stranger 4
Types of Workplace Violence Type 2 Client Types of Workplace Violence Type 3 Co-Worker 5
Types of Workplace Violence Type 4 Domestic Violence Types of Workplace Violence Which one causes the most occupational homicides? Type I Stranger Type 2 Client Type 3 Co-Worker Type 4 Domestic Violence 6
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Local Crime Rates Neighborhood Rates www.crimereports.com Sex offender registries www.familywatchdog.us 8
Why do an Assessment? Why are you doing this? Event/Near Miss Don t fight the last war Mandate OSHA Clery Act Due Diligence Mitigation factors for possible lawsuit Really want to stop it What assets to protect? Define goal of the assessment 9
Audit of Previous Incidents Tracking System Critical Confidentiality Issues Simple Review Walk around your building at night Think about how you would break in or stalk/assault someone 10
Access Control Entry Control Relates to visitor policy 11
Lighting Barriers Fences Door Locks Windows Partitions 12
Surveillance Effective in stopping type I Not a deterrent for exemployees and DV Monitored Door Buzzers 13
What Went Right? WDIV TV Hire a Professional 14
Policies and Procedures Broad definition of workplace violence Support and Protection Clause Non-Retaliation Clause Off Duty Conduct Clause Termination Procedures Legal Matter to reduce liability. Guns at Work Law 15
Weak Link - Reporting 16
Fear of Retaliation Causing Trouble 17
New CA Law prohibiting discrimination against DV Victims Doubt Management 18
Veteran Supervisor Front Line Employee Training 19
Mass Notification Testing And Active Shooter Drills Supervisor Training 20
Threat Assessment Team Training Culture, Tone and Attitudes 21
What do the employees think? What are their concerns? What has happened but was not reported? What would they do? What are their attitudes Reporting obstacles Maybe best indication of the risk. If you start the conversation, be prepared to answer some questions. Survey Confidential and anonymous? Paper or Online? 22
Focus Group(s) Special precaution if risk assessment is done in response to incident or near miss. Summarize Findings Report Again, go back to goal of assessment Identify problem areas Locations Personnel Activities Processes Identify Hazard (source) Risk (potential impact) Controls (current) Recommendations Prioritize response Some recommendations can cover multi-hazards Combined Training 23
Most powerful prevention measure Creating a positive, healthy workplace. Join us for follow up programs March 9th, 2016 PART 2 De-escalation of Hostile Behavior Domestic Violence in the Workplace April 6th, 2016 PART 3 Threat Assessment Active Shooter Response 24
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