AVADE® Workplace Violence Prevention Training
According to Time magazine, “data shows American health care workers now suffer more nonfatal injuries from workplace violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.” (Time, August 7, 2023)
The following statistics illustrate the severity of this crisis (Healthcare Finance, June 2023):
- 40% of healthcare workers have experienced at least one incident of workplace violence within the past two years.
- 60% of healthcare workers who experienced violence identified themselves as bedside nurses.
- 34% of those nurses reported emotional or verbal violence.
- 66% experienced physical or sexual violence. Survey respondents who provided details:
- 51% said they dealt with a combative patient.
- 62% of respondents endured scratching, biting and hitting while dealing with a combative patient
- 21% said the patient threw objects
- 14% indicated sexual assault or harassment
KHA has partnered with a Joint Commission-accredited workplace violence prevention company, AVADE. Incidents in the workplace are inevitable, being victimized isn’t. Proper awareness training prepares staff to be ready, responsible, and capable.
“AVADE is an awesome experience. AVADE – The future of healthcare workplace violence prevention.”
“AVADE is great and comprehensive. It was born out of healthcare and is tailored to healthcare. That is what makes it stand apart from the rest.”
“AVADE is real world violence education, prevention and mitigation and not just in the workplaces but in the life places!”
“AVADE is great! Every nurse should have this training!”
“David and Genelle are the greatest teachers I’ve ever worked with. Their teaching keeps you completely immersed in all aspects of the class. Their passion and drive to keep staff, patients and everyday people safe is contagious. I can’t wait to come back.”
“AVADE training is a game changer. It will change the entire culture of your facility.”
“I have experienced several de-escalation programs. This (AVADE) is by far the best.”
Jenni, Behavioral Health Unit Manager, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
