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A talented, engaged workforce is a nursing facility’s most important resource. In order to maintain access to quality care, nursing facilities must navigate workforce challenges and opportunities, including professional shortages, staff burnout, workplace violence and diversity.

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This infographic developed by The Joint Commission highlights statistics about violence toward health care workers.


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Date Added: 08/21/2023
Date Last Modified: Nov 3 2023 1:15PM

This publication from the U.S. Department of Labor provides a general overview of worker rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).


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Date Added: 08/23/2023
Date Last Modified: Nov 3 2023 1:24PM

Session one of this workplace violence webinar hosted by Mountain Pacific Quality Health discusses precursors to agitation and aggression, and how to deescalate a situation before it becomes violent.


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Date Added: 08/30/2023
Date Last Modified: Nov 3 2023 1:27PM

Session two of this two-part webinar on workplace violence hosted by Mountain Pacific Quality Health covers appropriate responses for staff in highly emotional interactions and examines debriefing steps after such encounters.


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Date Added: 08/30/2023
Date Last Modified: Nov 3 2023 1:27PM

This free, interactive course from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is designed to help health care workers better understand the scope and nature of violence in the workplace. Upon successful completion of the course, health care professionals can earn continuing education units.


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Date Added: 09/13/2023
Date Last Modified: Dec 14 2023 4:30PM