Violence Prevention
1. Identify when to request the
Behavioral Crisis Rapid Response Team. - Policy In Development.
2.
Help you recognize situations that impact potential verbal and physical
abuse by a patient.
3.
To provide tools to help you de-escalate a violent situation.
CONTACT
UMDNJ-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (222) FOR ALL VIOLENCE/THREATENING
BEHAVIOR FROM A VISITOR OR ANOTHER STAFF MEMBER.
This self
study module is designed to identify how University Hospital is
dedicated to providing a safe workplace, free of verbal
or physical threat.
This
module discusses the following Legislation:
Senate, No. 1761
212th LEGISLATURE
STATE
OF NEW JERSEY
To view
the entire legislation
CLICK HERE
The
following steps are things that YOU can do to ensure your safety:
- Allow Personal space (3 feet between you and the other person)
- NEVER allow anything between you and the exit
- Listen to what the person is saying
- Don't take what they are saying personally
- Show confidence and mastery to deal with the situation.
- COMING SOON - Call for the activation of the Crisis Response Team, if all other measures have failed to de-escalate the situation. Policy in Development
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