January 9
Gerard O'Dea is a professional violence-management trainer/consultant who has been active in Keeping Lone Workers Safe since 2006. He regularly delivers training to local authority, housing organisation and other community-based staff teams who work with sometimes difficult, distressed or dangerous members of the public. His approach to lone-worker training is pragmatic, functional and based on a keen analysis of the issues in the real world of community working. Gerard published "Lone Worker Personal Safety: A Guidebook for Health and Social Care Staff" (on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle) in 2014. For more information please visit: https://www.dynamis.training/lone-worker-personal-safety/
Tags
information sharing, lone worker, lone working, personal safety, risk assessment, training course
Conflict is an unfortunate reality that healthcare professionals must navigate daily. Whether you’re running a busy GP practice, managing a clinic, overseeing a pharmacy, or working in primary care, the ability to handle challenging situations effectively is crucial. This post delves into key strategies for managing conflict and ensuring the safety of both staff and
Read MoreIn the rapidly evolving workplace, the safety of employees – particularly those who work alone – has emerged as a key area of focus. This post, based on a recent Dynamis training session, summarizes three key considerations for workplaces seeking to improve lone worker safety. Risk assessments Why are risk assessments important for lone workers?
Read More