The following California Violence in the Workplace for Dental Healthcare Employees training is designed to educate dental healthcare professionals on how to protect themselves and others from violence that occurs in the workplace.
In addition, any act or threat of physical violence, intimidation, harassment, or other threatening disruptive behavior that takes place at the workplace is referred to as workplace violence. It includes everything from verbal and physical abuse to threats, attacks, and even murder. Likewise, visitors, clients, staff, and consumers are all impacted when acts of violence occur in the workplace. Furthermore, acts of violence and other injuries are currently the 3rd leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States.
What you will learn
- Introduction to violence in the workplace
- What is workplace violence?
- Rates and statistics
- Prevention and intervention
- Risk factors and warning signs
- Violence prevention program
- Interventions
- Emergency protocol
- Emergency action plan
- Evacuation procedures
- California workplace violence prevention requirements
- Introduction to requirements
- Creating a workplace violence prevention program
Details
Course length: 45 minutes. CEU: 0.75
Languages: American English
Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.
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Risk Factors and Warning Signs to be Aware Of
It’s important to be well aware of the potential risk factors in your dental practice that may lead to violent behavior. Some risk factors include but are not limited to:
- Working when understaffed-especially during meal times and visiting hours
- Overcrowded, uncomfortable waiting rooms
- Inadequate security
The course further outlines other risk factors to be aware of. There is never a simple explanation for why someone becomes violent. However, being aware of and comprehending the red flags of a violent person can help to keep everyone secure and out of harm’s way.
Updates to the New California Violence in the Workplace Regulation
The state of California recently passed SB 553. This senate bill requires employers to develop their own workplace violence prevention plans as part of their Cal/OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Plans. Also, employees must be informed of these plans and prepare accordingly and the law will take effect for companies on July 1, 2024. “The journey of SB 553 began in the aftermath of the 2021 massacre at the Valley Transportation Authority railyard in my district in San Jose. On that horrible day, we quickly realized how safety protocols can and must be enhanced. In the following days and months, more solutions for preventing workplace violence emerged,” said Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose).
To learn more about how to implement these practices in your dental practice and keep yourself, patients, and staff safe, click the button below.
