Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Explore the epidemiology/trends of violent incidents in healthcare settings. 2. Examine contexts and triggers associated with tension and escalation of aggression. 3. Review de-escalation principles for healthcare workers. 4. Describe current and upcoming strategies to address staff safety.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Improved strategies for dealing with violence in the healthcare setting.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
03-08-2024
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
The speaker, Laura Markley, MD, has returned the disclosure form indicating there are no relevant financial or other relationships with any commercial interests.
Accreditation Statement:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Bresler S, Gaskell MB. Risk assessment for patient perpetrated violence: Analysis of three assaults against healthcare workers. Work. 2015;51(1):73-7. doi: 10.3233/WOR-141888. PMID: 24939107.
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