PROtect Yourself Now!
Rae A. Stonehouse
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
"PROtect Yourself Now! Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers" by Rae A. Stonehouse is a manual focused on non-violent methods for managing aggression and threats in healthcare settings. With over forty years of experience in mental health and psychiatry, Stonehouse shares his expertise on dealing with violence in healthcare. The book emphasizes developing awareness, vigilance, and communication skills to prevent and defuse volatile situations.
Key topics include assessing and identifying aggressive behavior, employing therapeutic interventions, developing attitudes to prevent aggression, using communication and leadership techniques to prevent escalation, understanding the impact of body language in crisis resolution, recognizing the role of healthcare staff in client violence, dealing with workplace bullies, and addressing compassion fatigue among colleagues.
This practical guide is designed for healthcare professionals to understand the causes of violence and develop strategies for personal safety. It serves as a resource for those interacting with patients, the public, and coworkers, offering insights into protecting oneself from mental or physical harm. Stonehouse's conversational writing style makes the manual accessible and informative.
Duration - 5h 33m.
Author - Rae A. Stonehouse.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2020 Rae A. Stonehouse ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Rae A. Stonehouse
Digital Voice Madison G
Live For Excellence Productions
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. "PROtect Yourself Now! Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers" by Rae A. Stonehouse is a manual focused on non-violent methods for managing aggression and threats in healthcare settings. With over forty years of experience in mental health and psychiatry, Stonehouse shares his expertise on dealing with violence in healthcare. The book emphasizes developing awareness, vigilance, and communication skills to prevent and defuse volatile situations. Key topics include assessing and identifying aggressive behavior, employing therapeutic interventions, developing attitudes to prevent aggression, using communication and leadership techniques to prevent escalation, understanding the impact of body language in crisis resolution, recognizing the role of healthcare staff in client violence, dealing with workplace bullies, and addressing compassion fatigue among colleagues. This practical guide is designed for healthcare professionals to understand the causes of violence and develop strategies for personal safety. It serves as a resource for those interacting with patients, the public, and coworkers, offering insights into protecting oneself from mental or physical harm. Stonehouse's conversational writing style makes the manual accessible and informative. Duration - 5h 33m. Author - Rae A. Stonehouse. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2020 Rae A. Stonehouse ©.
Language:
English
Opening
Duration:00:01:10
Introduction
Duration:00:08:53
Section One:
Duration:00:00:06
1. Overview: The Problem of Violence in the Workplace
Duration:00:05:57
2. The Most Recognizable Forms of Violence:
Duration:00:01:30
3. The Impact of Workplace Violence on Workers
Duration:00:02:16
4. Assault/Abuse Directed Towards Care-Giver
Duration:00:03:39
5. Definitions of Violent & Aggressive Behavior
Duration:00:05:16
6. Signs of Disturbed Behavour
Duration:00:07:10
7. Section One Summary
Duration:00:01:42
Section Two:
Duration:00:00:04
8. Risk Assessment for Violence
Duration:00:02:28
9. History of Violence
Duration:00:03:18
10. Diagnosis: Cognitive Impairment
Duration:00:02:10
11. Criteria: Alcohol & Drug Abuse and Withdrawal
Duration:00:04:55
12. Criteria: Medications (Prescription & Over-the-Counter)
Duration:00:03:18
13. Criteria: Personality Traits
Duration:00:01:40
14. Criteria: Environment/Milieu of Treatment
Duration:00:01:15
15. Criteria: Sensitivity to Disruptive Events
Duration:00:01:16
16. Criteria: Staffing/Staff Attitude
Duration:00:02:18
17. Triggers for Aggression:
Duration:00:02:06
18. Violence in the Workplace Self-Assessment
Duration:00:01:33
19. Communication with a Disturbed Individual
Duration:00:07:22
20. Section Two Summary:
Duration:00:02:07
Section Three:
Duration:00:00:05
21. What is a Crisis?
Duration:00:05:46
22. Indicators That Can Characterize A Crisis-Prone Person
Duration:00:01:06
23. Events That Can Precipitate a Crisis
Duration:00:01:32
24. Specific Staff Attitudes or Approaches to be Used in the Four Levels of a Crisis
Duration:00:06:21
25. Level Two -- Hostility (more advanced)
Duration:00:00:48
26. Intervention Process
Duration:00:00:23
27. Guidelines for Dealing with Verbal Aggression
Duration:00:01:25
28. Stop Strategy
Duration:00:00:59
29. Acting Out Physically
Duration:00:02:31
30. Types of Assault
Duration:00:00:19
31. The Effects of Helper Body Language in Resolving a Crisis
Duration:00:00:30
32. Physical Interventions/Self-Defense Techniques
Duration:00:01:12
33. Personal Space
Duration:00:02:40
34. Tension Reduction Stage (Recovery)
Duration:00:02:10
35. Recognizing a Person in Crisis
Duration:00:01:30
36. Common Signs & Symptoms of Psychological Reactions to Crisis
Duration:00:01:11
37. Problem Solving Method to Deal with Crisis Situations
Duration:00:01:12
38. Use a Team Intervention
Duration:00:08:02
39. Legal Aspects and Documentation
Duration:00:02:17
40. Incident Review & Post Event Debriefing
Duration:00:03:30
41. Information That Should be Given to the Police
Duration:00:03:13
42. Stressors Specific to Working Shift Work
Duration:00:01:29
43. Fight or Flight? That is the Question!
Duration:00:10:17
44. Case Study: Percy
Duration:00:11:04
45. Section Three Summary
Duration:00:02:20
Section Four:
Duration:00:00:05
46. Caregiver Burnout
Duration:00:03:52
47. Avoiding the Flames (Avoiding Burnout)
Duration:00:06:29
48. Fighting the Fire
Duration:00:04:36
49. Case Study:
Duration:00:10:03
50. Section Four Summary:
Duration:00:00:38
Section Five:
Duration:00:00:05
51. Critical Incidents
Duration:00:03:39
52. Stress Survival Suggestions
Duration:00:01:15
53. Self-Care Post Trauma
Duration:00:03:55
54. Advice to Mates & Friends
Duration:00:04:05
55. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Duration:00:07:37
56. Section Five Summary:
Duration:00:00:47
Section Six:
Duration:00:00:05
57. Horizontal Violence
Duration:00:09:30
58. Example of a Workplace Conduct Agreement
Duration:00:04:13
59. Seven Guidelines for Handling Conflicts Constructively
Duration:00:05:01
60. Section Six Review
Duration:00:00:50
Section Seven:
Duration:00:00:05
61. Bullying in the Workplace
Duration:00:03:04
62. How to Spot a Bullying Employer
Duration:00:01:21
63. People Who Are Bullied Find That They Are:
Duration:00:04:10
64. As an Individual, What Can I Do About It?
Duration:00:14:18
65. Legal Action
Duration:00:03:02
66. Personal Experience With a Serial Bully
Duration:00:15:36
67. Case Study: Calley’s Story
Duration:00:11:23
68. Section Seven Summary:
Duration:00:01:53
Section Eight:
Duration:00:00:07
69. Preventing Violence - Increase Individual Awareness
Duration:00:03:41
70. Effective Personal Attitudes in Preventing Disturbed Behavior
Duration:00:01:47
71. Preventing Disturbed Behavior
Duration:00:01:37
72. Prevention and Management of Aggression
Duration:00:01:01
73. Actions to Take With Specific Client Groups:
Duration:00:06:23
74. Risk Assessment
Duration:00:01:59
75. Section Eight Summary:
Duration:00:01:11
Section Nine:
Duration:00:00:05
76. Communication Skills
Duration:00:19:00
77. Pitfalls in Communication:
Duration:00:18:29
78. Personal Qualities/Attitudes/Approaches
Duration:00:00:56
79. Section Nine Summary:
Duration:00:00:37
Section Ten:
Duration:00:00:04
80. Conclusion
Duration:00:03:37
About the Author
Duration:00:01:40
Closing
Duration:00:01:49