Post-incident support eLearning module for health service managers

Self-directed online training

Event description

Occupational violence and aggression post-incident support: A training module for health service managers
The focus of this training program is to provide early support to staff following an incident of OVA.
While prevention and management of incidents is integral to reducing exposure to OVA and to minimising harm to healthcare workers, this will not be covered in detail in this training program. Other DHHS resources you should refer to include:
• Health Victoria: Worker health and wellbeing in Victorian health services
• Framework for preventing and managing OVA
• Guide for violence and aggression training in Victorian health services

This session will cover:

- Post incident responsibilities of managers
- Early practical and emotional support
- Common reactions
- Self-care
- Promoting mental health awareness in the workplace
- Self-assessment

Eligibility criteria

This guide is intended for any person working in a Victorian healthcare setting who has responsibility for the health and safety of other staff. This may include directors, managers, team leaders, and supervisors.

Categories: Capability 14 - Embedding evidence-informed continuous improvement, Capability 13 - Enabling reflective and supportive ways of working
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Child, Adolescent, Youth, Adult, Older Persons

45 minutes

Provided by Department of Health