Healthcare professionals caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may encounter behaviors that present safety challenges in clinical settings. This educational webinar will explore practical approaches to workplace violence prevention, risk recognition, de-escalation techniques, and strategies to promote safety for both patients and healthcare team members.
Participants will gain actionable tools to enhance workplace safety while supporting quality patient outcomes.
Laura Fields, PT, DPT is a rehabilitation leader and safety professional with extensive experience caring for patients with complex rehabilitation needs. Dr. Fields has extensive clinical experience helping patients restore mobility and functional independence following injury, illness, or neurological impairment. Her practice focuses on evidence-based therapeutic interventions in complex clinical environments, including patients with neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury (TBI). As Rehab Manager and Safety Officer, Laura focuses on creating safe environments for patients and healthcare teams while promoting best practices in injury prevention, staff preparedness, and workplace safety initiatives.
Linda Weirauch, MSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSGB, CIC is a highly accomplished healthcare quality leader with over 25 years of experience across acute care, outpatient, and critical illness recovery settings. She is an active leader and educator in the healthcare quality field, serving in leadership roles within the Michigan Association for Healthcare Quality and contributing nationally through teaching, peer review, and conference presentations. She is a frequent speaker on quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety, and is committed to advancing best practices across healthcare systems. She currently serves as Market Director of Quality Management, Risk, and Infection Control, where she leads initiatives to improve patient outcomes, enhance safety, and reduce clinical risk.
Participants will be able to:
✓ Identify risk factors associated with workplace violence involving TBI patients.
✓ Recognize potential triggers and warning signs of escalating behaviors.
✓ Apply effective communication and de-escalation techniques.
✓ Implement personal and team safety strategies.
✓ Support patient-centered care while maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and ensure your team is prepared for issues associated with workplace violence. Register now to secure your spot!
CE: This is event has been approved for 1.5 CPHQ CE through NAHQ