DT4EMS

Workplace violence in emergency medicine is undeniably an epidemic. That is a FACT.

• FACT: Nearly every day, healthcare staff in hospitals, EMS, and fire-rescue are threatened, yelled at, or physically assaulted by a patient, an upset family member, or a bystander.
• FACT: Studies show that injuries from assaults are a leading cause of lost work hours in emergency medicine.
• FACT: We understand your concerns about how you or your team might respond in high-stress, violent encounters.
• FACT: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, assaults on healthcare workers are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries requiring time off in the healthcare and social assistance industry.
• FACT: DT4EMS’ Escaping Violent Encounters (EVE) program provides superior Workplace Violence Prevention (WPV) training, equipping staff with critical thinking skills to protect patients, employees, and agencies.
• FACT: DT4EMS’ EVE program has been recognized as an industry best practice by risk management and safety consultants.

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