"We Need to Take Care of Our Staff": HIROC Subscribers Chat Workplace Violence Prevention
On February 13, HIROC hosted the second in its four-part virtual series on Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare, a series that has seen incredible engagement (with over 700 registrants from across Canada).
Over the course of the afternoon, we heard from Subscribers about projects they've undertaken to address this risk and put their people first.
“We are nothing without our frontliners… We need to take care of our staff and this is the first step in that direction." Menka Amand, Southlake Regional Health Centre
If you were unable to attend on February 13, Part 2 can be streamed below.
Thank you to our presenters for sharing your work. The organizations we heard from in Part 2 included:
- NL Health Services
- St Joseph's Health Care London
- Hay River Health and Social Services Authority
- Southlake Regional Health Centre
In her closing remarks, Wendy Hooper, HIROC's Senior Healthcare Risk Management Specialist, shared a few key takeaways. She highlighted things like: ensuring reliable data, leadership engagement, empowerment through training, defined roles, and enhanced communication.
“Collectively, these presentations underscore that workplace violence prevention in healthcare requires a multifaceted approach. It demands leadership commitment, comprehensive frameworks, collaborative efforts and support systems that address both physical and psychological safety.” – Wendy Hooper, HIROC
Watch Part 2: February 13, 2025
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If you like what you heard in Session 2, watch Part 1 from November 2024.
2025 Sessions
The sessions this year will take a particular focus on the four types of workplace violence. Review the four types on the Public Services Health & Safety Association website.
Register now to reserve your spot for the final two HIROC WVP sessions:
- Part 3: May 29, 2025
- Part 4: October 2, 2025
All sessions are from 1:00-3:30 PM ET, and are complimentary and exclusively for HIROC Subscribers.
Help your organization better prepare for workplace violence by attending one of HIROC’s upcoming Knowledge Exchange sessions!
For more on this topic, check out our Risk Profile on Workplace Violence / Disruptive Behaviour.
If you have questions at any time, reach out to us at [email protected].