Greg Fisher at Rush Memorial Hospital during de-escalation training

Rush Memorial Hospital hires VPC to train staff how to de-escalate tense and dangerous situations with patrons

By Vantage Point Consulting on June 6, 2019 in Emergency Preparedness

Ben Fisher of Vantage Point Consulting has trained a team of healthcare workers at Rush Memorial Hospital on critical life-saving de-escalation techniques. Four groups were trained in May and another four groups in June. Rush Memorial Hospital has provided training to all staff as a proactive measure to prevent escalating situations. “De-escalation training is all… Continue Reading Rush Memorial Hospital hires VPC to train staff how to de-escalate tense and dangerous situations with patrons

Learn about workplace violence at the Ind. Rural Health Association conference

By Vantage Point Consulting on June 4, 2019 in In the Workplace

Healthcare providers and facilities join VPC at the IRHA conference this June 18-19th in French Lick. Continue Reading Learn about workplace violence at the Ind. Rural Health Association conference

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The best de-escalation training for healthcare workers

By Vantage Point Consulting on April 30, 2019 in In the Workplace

It’s a scene we’ve seen repeated in dramas and movies. Our thoughts on training standards. Continue Reading The best de-escalation training for healthcare workers

Beware of spear phishing email scams – here’s how to identify and protect yourself

By Vantage Point Consulting on March 5, 2019 in In the Workplace

Think twice when receiving an email from a friend or colleague about getting gift cards. Continue Reading Beware of spear phishing email scams – here’s how to identify and protect yourself

These are the top 10 OSHA violations in 2018

By Vantage Point Consulting on February 6, 2019 in In the Workplace

“It’s easy to see how items like “fall protection” top the list,” says Bill Wallace, Safety Branch Director at Vantage Point Consulting.” “What seems so obvious sometimes isn’t in the flow of a person’s work.” Continue Reading These are the top 10 OSHA violations in 2018

There’s a surprising third option between vacations and short breaks

By Vantage Point Consulting on September 5, 2018 in In the Workplace

When you think of workplace stress, most of us think of frazzled colleagues or people staying up late or waking early to “get everything done”. But there are more sinister behaviors of stress. Employees are more likely to engage in unethical behavior like stealing, falsifying time sheets, or worse. Continue Reading There’s a surprising third option between vacations and short breaks

7 things people should do for a safe workplace you’re probably not doing right now

By Vantage Point Consulting on August 30, 2018 in In the Workplace

After all, if you’re bringing your “A game” to work every day, so should they. And while the employer has some responsibility in providing a safe workplace, everyone has the responsibility to report things that are not safe. It might be simple things like moving equipment out of the way or it might involve processes that can be improved to provide a more seamless safe environment. Continue Reading 7 things people should do for a safe workplace you’re probably not doing right now

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Hospital helipad contaminated after hazmat situation

By Vantage Point Consulting on June 13, 2018 in Emergency Preparedness

“Decontamination is one of those things that we regularly train our emergency department staff on and they’re well prepared to handle these kinds of situations,” said Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Spokesperson Joy Alexiou. Continue Reading Hospital helipad contaminated after hazmat situation

Tips for wellness

By Vantage Point Consulting on June 5, 2018 in In the Workplace

Take a look at your keyboard and ask yourself, “When is the last time I cleaned that?” If the answer is “never”, grab an alcohol wipe and tidy up. Your fingers — and your health — will thank you. Use these additional tips to keep your body healthy. Continue Reading Tips for wellness

Preventing falls at home and work

By Vantage Point Consulting on June 5, 2018 in In the Workplace

Falling while you’re cleaning the gutters or hanging a picture, or at work in the line of duty, represents a huge risk of injury. OSHA can become involved if incidents are severe and insurance and medical payments can quickly get out of hand. Continue Reading Preventing falls at home and work

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