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Safety is important when travelling around the community, and working in private homes presents potential risks to staff and clients. This workshop will discuss risk assessment and management, identifying potential threats and explore personal boundaries. Learn how to decrease risk and increase confidence in dealing with challenging situations.
This is an essential workshop for those who provide health and community services in people’s home environments, where safety for all involved is paramount. Travelling around the community and working in private homes presents potential risks to staff and clients. This workshop will develop your confidence and skills to decrease risk and manage difficult situations.
Discuss risks and hazards with others who do similar work
Identify potential threats to your own safety
Explore risk assessment and management using a risk matrix
Learn specific actions that decrease risk and increase confidence in dealing with challenging situations
Explore professional boundaries
Review and develop a personal safety plan
Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs
Applying law, policy and standards
Maintaining professional and personal development
PhD, RN, BN, MN(Distinction), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
Chris is a registered nurse by profession with a background in mental health. She has over 25 years' experience in health/disability sectors. Her education portfolio includes mental health, disability, ethics and boundaries, communication and de-escalation, collaborative note writing, and culturally safe practice. Her PhD explored the mental health inpatient experiences of people with intellectual disability and she continues to publish on this and other topics including cultural diversity/cultural safety. She is currently Director and primary Consultant for ‘Pumahara Consultants, Personal and Professional Development Specialists’ and holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer role with The University of Queensland as well as other teaching roles with Universities around NZ and Australia.
Workshop Type: Intermediate | Workshop Level: Six
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Early Bird Discount: $10 discount is available on registrations made up to 8 weeks before the workshop date (automatically applied at checkout)
Catering: Refreshments provided
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