Healthcare - Workplace Stress and Violence

Healthcare professionals face high levels of responsibility, demanding workloads, and challenging interactions on a daily basis, increasing the risk of occupational stress and workplace violence. Physical or verbal abuse, threats, and aggressive behavior can negatively affect employee well-being, workplace safety, and the quality of patient care.

The Workplace Violence and Stress Prevention in Healthcare intensive theoretical and practical training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize workplace violence and occupational stress risk factors, implement effective prevention strategies, and promote a safe and healthy work environment. The program covers the core elements of a Violence Prevention Program (VPP), practical stress management techniques, and best practices for creating a supportive and psychologically healthy workplace.

Program Components

1. Workplace Violence in Healthcare

• Types, risk factors, and consequences of workplace violence;
• Impact of workplace violence on employee and patient safety;
• High-risk work environments and situations.

2. Violence Prevention and Safe Work Environment

• Core elements of a Violence Prevention Program (VPP);
• Best practices for preventing and reducing workplace violence;
• Principles for creating a safe and supportive workplace.

3. Occupational Stress Management

• Causes and contributing factors of workplace stress;
• Early signs and symptoms of occupational stress;
• Effective stress management and coping strategies.

4. Employee Well-being and Safety Culture

• Importance of a psychologically healthy workplace;
• Practical approaches to supporting employee well-being;
• Organizational and employee responsibilities in building a positive safety culture.

Who Should Attend?

✅ Physicians;

✅ Nurses and allied healthcare professionals;

✅ Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel;

✅ Administrative and registration staff;

✅ Security personnel, HR professionals, and occupational safety specialists;

✅ Healthcare managers and supervisors;

✅ All employees working in healthcare facilities.

⏱️ Duration: 5–7 hours

📍 Format: Certification Training – Theoretical and Practical Sessions

📜 Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment (exam).