“Safety Strategies for Managing Agitation and Aggression”

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“Safety Strategies for Managing Agitation and Aggression”

February 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Join us on Thursday, February 20th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for Part 1 of our empowering webinar series, “Safety Strategies for Managing Agitation and Aggression.” Led by Brendan Riley, an expert in healthcare security and violence prevention, he will share practical tools and insights to create a safer workplace. For individuals working within the healthcare industry who are engaging in interactions with individuals who present challenging behaviors, this webinar is tailored to support your needs. During this insightful hour, we will focus on:

  • Mindset: Understanding the psychology of agitation and aggression to adopt a calm, proactive approach.
  • De-escalation Techniques: Practical strategies to defuse tense situations and reduce the risk of escalation.
  • Skill Sets: Building personal protection skills to safeguard yourself while maintaining professionalism.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn about these impactful approaches supporting rural healthcare and discover how these best practices can be implemented in your own communities.

Who Should Attend: Hospital staff, FQHC staff, clinical and administrative teams, rural health clinics, community-based healthcare organizations, hospital associations, public health departments, state offices of rural health, and other healthcare support organizations involved in rural healthcare.

  • This is a FREE Event, but registration is required.
  • You will receive a confirmation email within 10 minutes of registering. If you do not receive this email, contact Lorana @ [email protected]
  • Includes 1 Continuing Education Credit. A certificate will be emailed within five business days of the webinar.

**This program is funded by the Northern Border Region Technical Assistance Center (NBR-TAC), through a cooperative agreement with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC