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Violence Prevention Publications
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General Resources

Violence Prevention Poster: Report All Violent Incidents

A poster outlining the procedures for reporting violent incidents at work.

Research Update: Violence in Healthcare Worker Survey
A one page fact sheet summarizing the survey.

Violence in Healthcare Survey Report
This report summarizes the results of the Violence in Healthcare Survey. The goal of this survey was to gather information on the current attitudes and perceptions of healthcare workers regarding workplace violence in British Columbia. The results of this survey will help inform the development of future violence prevention resources by the Provincial Violence Prevention Steering Committee.

Elements of a Best Practice
Violence Prevention Program for BC Healthcare


This handbook was developed by the Provincial Violence Prevention Steering Committee to support BC’s healthcare stakeholders and, specifically, joint RVPCs and local Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSCs). With a proactive, prevention-based focus, the handbook outlines a comprehensive framework of “Best Practice” Elements which make up a Violence Prevention Program, including organization-wide policies, program implementation and communication, risk assessment, incident investigation, incident response, education and training, and periodic program review.

Guidelines: Code White Response

A “Code White” refers to a trained team response to a behavioural emergency involving clients in healthcare settings. This guide will assist you in developing an effective Code White response program, with information on determining roles and responsibilities of team members, providing education and training, producing documentation, providing debriefing and follow-up, and developing policies and procedures. The appendices include sample policies and reporting forms.

Preventing Violent and Aggressive Behaviour in Healthcare:
A Literature Review
Since the late 1980’s there has been a concerted effort to prevent violence in the workplace. However, it was not until the mid 1990’s that government agencies produced guidelines for violence prevention programs. This publication (June 2005) provides up to date information on best practices for violence prevention in healthcare. It addresses issues and literature in complex/long-term care, community/homecare, acute care, and mental health/social services.
Note: This document is available online only.






Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program Resources
Hôtel Dieu Grace Hospital Violence Prevention Resources
VIHA Delirium Resources



Last Updated: February 25, 2010