Certified Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers (CWVP-H)

The purpose of this course is to help healthcare workers better understand the scope and the nature of violence in the healthcare workplace. Participants will learn how to recognize the key elements of a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program, understand how organizational systems impact workplace violence, and apply individual strategies to develop skills for preventing and responding to workplace violence. Content is derived from content experts and from the OSHA 2004 Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Service Workers (OSHA 3148-01R 2004).

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, the participant will be able to:

Identify institutional, environmental, and policy risk factors for workplace violence.

Recognize behavioral warning signs of violence in individuals.

Employ communication and teamwork skills to prevent and manage violence.

Identify appropriate resources to support injured healthcare workers.

Take steps to implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program.