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It is highly recommended to complete this template in conjunction with a VUPD/ VUMC Emergency Preparedness security walkthrough. All text in BLUE is a prompt and can be deleted for the final copy. Additional information can be found in the accompanying Leader Guide.  \nWhat is workplace violence?  \nWorkplace violence can be defined as abusive or disrespectful behavior in the workplace. This includes conduct or comments that are inappropriate, demeaning, or otherwise offensive and create an uncomfortable, hostile, and/or intimidating environment. This may include any direct or indirect act or threat of violence, sexual and other harassment, intimidation, or other threatening behavior that occurs at the workplace, committed by or against workforce members, patients, learners, and visitors.  \nExamples of such behavior include but are not limited to the following: bullying, stalking, threats, intimidation, physical attack, property damage, or domestic and family violence. This includes acts of violence committed by or against workforce members, patients, learners, and visitors.  \nClinic Specific Action Plan: (Insert clinic name here)  \nAFTER any workplace violence event, we encourage the following:  \n1. File a Veritas report: Provide instructions as included in attached Leader Guide  \n2. Debrief  \n3. Notify Patient Relations as needed.  \n4. Share resources with employees for individual follow up: VUMC EAP (Work/Life Connections-Employee Assistance Program) and VUMC SHARE (Sexual Harassment: Awareness, Response, and Education) Center. Based on the event/ situation, consider Work/Life Connections EAP for team-based Critical Incident Debriefing, recognizing that other staff/providers may have a history and find the incident particularly traumatic  \nGeneral Safety Principles:  \nWe encourage the Park Smart Program which drives education for individuals to:  \n• Lock Your Vehicle  \n• Secure Your Valuables  \n• Take Keys with You  \nAdditional parking tips:  \n• Park in an area that is well lit  \n• Walk in a group or have a security escort to your vehicle  \n• Approach vehicle with key in hand and make sure there aren’t any unwanted persons in or near your vehicle  \n• Once inside the vehicle, lock the doors, start the engine, and begin driving as soon as possible  \n• If there are any concerns for personal safety, notify police  \nWorking early and/or late:  \n• Stay in communication with colleagues, friends, and/or family. Ensure someone knows where and when you anticipate leaving or entering  \n• Have phone and vehicle keys close by  \n• Stay alert, limit distractions such as music (headphones/earbuds), cellphone, etc.  \n• Utilize on-site security if available  \n• Proceed with caution when entering any office or exam room that may be unlocked if you are the first staff onsite. Review clinic specific plans to secure building, clinic, and/or exam rooms after hours  \nSpecific Scenarios  \nAdd/ edit steps based on your specific location  \nTalk through most common scenarios in your area-include each stage of a patient’s visit (i.e. Lobby, Front Desk, Exam Room).  \nThe order of steps in any workplace violence situation, including without limitation those discussed below, depend on the particular circumstances and severity of the situation.  \nFor each scenario, review notification strategy for local team and surrounding areas.  \n1. In Person Patient/ Visitor Behavior: Disruptive Patient, Verbal Aggression, Assault, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence  \n1. Utilize de-escalation tactics when possible  \n2. Call VUPD (or insert local law enforcement here) if needed (depending on scenario, this step may be first or come later)  \n3. Remove yourself from situation, as needed/if safe to do so-Review exit pathway(s) for each care setting:  \na. Lobby/Front Desk  \nb. Nurse/Provider Workroom  \nc. 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