Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Threat


Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Threat
Monday, July 21, 2003	Faculty
Sheraton Hyannis Resort, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts	Schedule
Summary
Violence in the workplace is not new; however, violence and the threat of violence as a workplace hazard is a substantial contributor to occupational illness and injury including psychological and emotional damage, and death. According to NIOSH, workplace violence is clustered in certain occupational settings: For example, the retail trade and service industries account for more than half of workplace homicides and 85% of nonfatal workplace assaults. Taxicab drivers have the highest risk of workplace homicides of any occupational group. Workers in healthcare, community services, and retail settings are at increased risk of nonfatal assaults. In addition to general workplace violence, terrorism poses significant harm, as remembered from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 resulting in mass casualties, injuries, and psychological trauma. Risk factors for general workplace violence relate to dealing with the public, money exchange, and delivery of services and goods. As related to terrorism threats, risk factors pose as opportunities in order to do harm and create chaos usually in the form of biological, chemical, incendiary, or nuclear threat. Prevention, detection, and surveillance activities are required in order to minimize or thwart actions and attacks of all forms of violence. This includes violence prevention and control programs and disaster management efforts. This workshop will address information about workplace violence and the application of violence prevention and control principles. Useful resources will be provided and discussed.
Program Objectives
Workshop participants will:
1. Discuss the scope of the problem related to workplace violence 2. Identify populations at greatest risk of workplace violence 3. Discuss terrorism as a form of workplace violence 4. Identify risk factors and detection strategies for workplace violence 5. Develop a framework for workplace violence prevention and control
Distinguished Faculty
Bonnie Rogers, DrPH, COHN-S, LNCC, FAAN is an Associate Professor and Director of the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center and the Occupational Health Nursing Program at the University of North Carolina, School of Public Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Rogers has practiced many years as a public health nurse, and occupational health nurse and practitioner. She has extensive experience in managerial, consultant and educator/researcher positions, and was an ethics scholar at the Hastings Center in New York. She has published extensively including two books, Occupational Health Nursing Concepts, and Occupational Health Nursing Guidelines for Primary Clinical Conditions. Dr. Rogers is Immediate Past President of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, and is on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. Judith Ostendorf, RN, MPH, COHN-S, CCM, is a Clinical Instructor in the Occupational Health Nursing Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she co-teaches a course in safety and ergonomics. She speaks nationally on the topic as an invited lecturer. With prior extensive experience working in the meatpacking industry, Ms. Ostendorf brings a wealth of knowledge on how to practically develop solutions to enhance occupational health and safety programs. Ms. Ostendorf is a consultant to industry and government and has provided practical applications on workplace violence. Kathleen Buckheit, RN, MPH, COHN-S is the Occupational Health Nurse Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Resources and Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Ms. Buckheit has practiced many years as an occupational health nurse, is a member of the NC Bioterrorism Task Force, and developed the Occupational Health Program Guidelines for regional bioterrorism teams in NC.

Tuition

The tuition of $295.00 will include a seminar manual, continental breakfast, lunch with faculty,all sessions, seminar proceedings, and exceptional networking opportunities. This investment should result in multifold returns. Click here for registration information.

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Schedule

Monday, July 21, 2003