Here are the differences between workplace violence, de-escalation, and active threat awareness trainings
The differences between workplace violence training, active threat, de-escalation, and awareness trainings have significant overlap.
In the Workplace
New HSI CPR, AED, and First Aid course available to businesses and general industry
General industry and business operations have a new option to train staff and teams in first aid, CPR, and AED usage. Vantage Point Consulting is now a certified provider offering HSI’s program of high-quality training.
New fit testing experience shows benefits and kinks at Indiana Spine Hospital
VPC is now offering respirator and N95 mask fit testing. Read how new challenges and initial tests have gone.
Science knows you’ll probably text your friends before escaping a disaster
We all know someone who, at the first sign of a tornado warning, immediately walks outside to look around. But why?
Considering DEI initiatives this year? Illicit bias training can help you identify and resolve unnoticed problems
Now, any organization, not just healthcare groups, considering diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in their teams and leadership can benefit from VPC’s illicit bias training.
The state of healthcare and cyber security and threats in 2021
The 10 biggest reported healthcare data breaches of 2021 (by the number of individuals affected) were all hacking/IT incidents, and all but one occurred on the organization’s network server. Ransomware continues to be a threat across the healthcare sector, and the trend is likely to continue in 2022.
Environmental issues meet workplace safety with combined OSHA and EPA enforcement
OSHA safety inspectors are now cross-trained with the EPA and vice-versa. If your organization regularly encounters one or the other, expect more from them.
Critical guidance on OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
Healthcare workplaces should review and comply with the mandatory OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard. Healthcare employers must comply with that standard. All employers must comply with any other applicable mandatory safety and health standards and regulations issued and enforced either by OSHA or by an OSHA-approved state plan.
OSHA citations vs. violations and recordable vs. reportable explained
Knowing the difference between an OSHA fine and an OSHA citation is the difference between many thousands of dollars. More on reporting, reportables, and incidents here.
VPC advances lifesaving training for active shooter threats with R²EBA
After years of study and training, R²EBA goes beyond the oft-cited “Run, Hide, Fight” response used by many training programs and will save lives.
