Business and Economics

Self-Help

PROtect Yourself Now!

Violence Prevention for Healthcare WorkersBy Rae A. Stonehouse

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Length5h 22m

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Gone are the days when work was stress-free. According to Rae A. Stonehouse, today's healthcare workplace can transform into a scene from a thriller. His book "PROtect Yourself Now! Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers" equips you to handle aggression non-violently. Drawing from 40 years of nursing experience, Stonehouse offers practical advice on staying alert, maintaining composure, and using de-escalation techniques. This comprehensive guide teaches healthcare professionals how to anticipate problems before they escalate and defuse tense situations effectively. "PROtect Yourself Now!" covers essential skills from reading body language to managing workplace bullies, providing practical knowledge that can convert potentially dangerous encounters into manageable situations. For those experiencing compassion fatigue, Stonehouse also includes strategies to protect both yourself and your colleagues.

Audiobook details

GenreBusiness and Economics, Self-Help

Length5 hrs 22 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateMar 4, 2023

LanguageEnglish

1Title Page

4944. Case Study: Percy

2Introduction

5045. Section Three Summary

3Section One:

51Section Four:

41. Overview: The Problem of Violence in the Workplace

5246. Caregiver Burnout

52. The Most Recognizable Forms of Violence:

5347. Avoiding the Flames (Avoiding Burnout)

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63. The Impact of Workplace Violence on Workers

5448. Fighting the Fire

74. Assault/Abuse Directed Towards Care-Giver

5549. Case Study:

85. Definitions of Violent & Aggressive Behavior

5650. Section Four Summary:

96. Signs of Disturbed Behavour

57Section Five:

107. Section One Summary

5851. Critical Incidents

11Section Two:

5952. Stress Survival Suggestions

128. Risk Assessment for Violence

6053. Self-Care Post Trauma

139. History of Violence

6154. Advice to Mates & Friends

1410. Diagnosis: Cognitive Impairment

6255. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

1511. Criteria: Alcohol & Drug Abuse and Withdrawal

6356. Section Five Summary:

1612. Criteria: Medications (Prescription & Over-the-Counter)

64Section Six:

1713. Criteria: Personality Traits

6557. Horizontal Violence

1814. Criteria: Environment/Milieu of Treatment

6658. Example of a Workplace Conduct Agreement

1915. Criteria: Sensitivity to Disruptive Events

6759. Seven Guidelines for Handling Conflicts Constructively

2016. Criteria: Staffing/Staff Attitude

6860. Section Six Review

2117. Triggers for Aggression:

69Section Seven:

2218. Violence in the Workplace Self-Assessment

7061. Bullying in the Workplace

2319. Communication with a Disturbed Individual

7162. How to Spot a Bullying Employer

2420. Section Two Summary:

7263. People Who Are Bullied Find That They Are:

25Section Three:

7364. As an Individual, What Can I Do About It?

2621. What is a Crisis?

7465. Legal Action

2722. Indicators That Can Characterize A Crisis-Prone Person

7566. Personal Experience With a Serial Bully

2823. Events That Can Precipitate a Crisis

7667. Case Study: Calley’s Story

2924. Specific Staff Attitudes or Approaches to be Used in the Four Levels of a Crisis

7768. Section Seven Summary:

3025. Level Two -- Hostility (more advanced)

78Section Eight:

3126. Intervention Process

7969. Preventing Violence - Increase Individual Awareness

3227. Guidelines for Dealing with Verbal Aggression

8070. Effective Personal Attitudes in Preventing Disturbed Behavior

3328. Stop Strategy

8171. Preventing Disturbed Behavior

3429. Acting Out Physically

8272. Prevention and Management of Aggression

3530. Types of Assault

8373. Actions to Take With Specific Client Groups:

3631. The Effects of Helper Body Language in Resolving a Crisis

8474. Risk Assessment

3732. Physical Interventions/Self-Defense Techniques

8575. Section Eight Summary:

3833. Personal Space

86Section Nine:

3934. Tension Reduction Stage (Recovery)

8776. Communication Skills

4035. Recognizing a Person in Crisis

8877. Pitfalls in Communication:

4136. Common Signs & Symptoms of Psychological Reactions to Crisis

8978. Personal Qualities/Attitudes/Approaches

4237. Problem Solving Method to Deal with Crisis Situations

9079. Section Nine Summary:

4338. Use a Team Intervention

91Section Ten:

4439. Legal Aspects and Documentation

9280. Conclusion

4540. Incident Review & Post Event Debriefing

93About the Author

4641. Information That Should be Given to the Police

94Also By Rae A. Stonehouse

4742. Stressors Specific to Working Shift Work

95Copyright

4843. Fight or Flight? That is the Question!

About the author

Rae A. Stonehouse

Introducing Rae A. Stonehouse: Renowned Author, Inspirational Speaker, and Esteemed Self-Publishing Consultant. With a rich career spanning over four decades in psychiatric and mental health nursing, Rae brings a wealth of compassionate insights and profound wisdom to both his writing and speaking engagements. As a distinguished member of Toastmasters International for over 29 years, Rae has honed his communication skills and self-confidence, enabling him to impart valuable personal development insights. View all by Rae A. Stonehouse