Workplace Violence Prevention for Facility Managers, powered by IAHSS and ASHE | Aug. 2026 | Minneapolis

Learn the keys to a successful successful workplace violence prevention program at your health care facility. Explore the critical role you play in prevention and how to leverage your facility knowledge to enhance your program.

Workplace violence is an urgent and pressing concern that significantly impacts the physical and emotional well-being of health care professionals. Leveraging the expertise of top subject matter experts in the field, IAHSS and ASHE have created a new, first-of-its-kind program focused on effective workplace violence prevention programs. This 4-hour course was developed for health care facility managers. At its foundation is the successful IAHSS workplace violence prevention program – now modified and enhanced with specialty content for facility managers.

Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the Prevalence of Workplace Violence in Health Care: Learn about unique risks health care workers face regarding workplace violence and why it is more prevalent in this industry compared to others.
• Master the Components of an Effective Workplace Violence Prevention Program: Identify the key elements of a successful workplace violence prevention program tailored to health care settings.
• Recognize the Role of Facility Managers in Violence Prevention: Learn the critical responsibilities and influence of facility managers in creating and maintaining safe workplace environments.
• Leverage Facility Knowledge to Enhance Prevention Efforts: Apply specialized facility management knowledge to optimize workplace violence prevention strategies and contribute to program effectiveness.

Who should attend?

• Health care facilities managers and directors
• Safety officers
• Administrators and coordinators who want to better understand Facilities’ role in preventing workplace violence

Why should you take this course?

• Learn practical, actionable steps you can take home to your facility right away
• Recognize your role in keeping the people in your facility safe from violence
• Leverage facilities knowledge to enhance violence prevention

CECs

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Also available as a bundle with Emergency Preparedness Workshop: Strengthening Infrastructure Reliability and Response: Safety and Security Precon Bundle