Christopher Leslie on LinkedIn: Protecting the community I serve while protecting my self at Walgreens on… (2024)

Planning for a problematic patient at a community care site is critically important.So, what can you do? Here's a few key tips:✅ Safety preparations should be made prior to a patient’s arrival whenever there is a concern that a patient may act out during their visit. ✅ Staff should discuss safety concerns about a patient with their supervisor as far in advance as possible. ✅ The supervisor should collaborate with other key leadership and the security team (if applicable) to determine whether the patient may pose a risk to staff or others. ✅ Engage an external threat assessment professional to assess the potential risk posed by the patient when needed. ✅ Any time there is a concern for imminent violence, the police should be called immediately for assistance.➡ If a patient’s care has been terminated, they may be triggered by the event. A long-term safety plan should be established to prevent and mitigate future issues.🤩 This is just a little sample of the great content you'll find in my upcoming field manual, "Community Care Site Security". Coming this month!PS- What would you add to this list?♻ Repost if you found this useful!#healthcare #healthcaresecurity #communitycare #ambulatorycare #healthcareleaders #violenceprevention #riskmanagement

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One of the great advantages of Together Housing Group is our flexible approach to working. Despite the rhetoric about needing to "get people back to the office", different people, with different personal needs, do different jobs differently from different places,. especially when each day is different. The best policies are flexible. It's not about lazy home working, or rolling in late. Some days out offices are crammed by 7.30am. Other days they stand almost empty. Some work tasks take all evening, some are done by 4pm. Some personal tasks take an hour or so out of a day, some can be fit in an evening because I don't have to commute for 4 hours of that day.This is a great example from another employer and a challenge to ask why more places don't take a more flexible approach.

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Legacy Health, managing 6 hospitals and over 70 clinics in Northern Oregon/Southern Washington, ordered 250 NaloxKit carry pouches for their security teams. Due to increasing need in and around their buildings, they determined that officers needed to carry 2 doses of naloxone to respond to this ongoing crisis.Luke Heckathorn, Director of Safety & Security Services told us:"With today’s Fentanyl epidemic, having Naloxone close is essential and can mean the difference between life and death. Most often one dose is not enough.The NaloxKit Pouch allows each of my team members to carry two doses where most other pouches only allow one. This gives them another opportunity to help someone in our communities."Well done Legacy Health in taking this proactive stance to protect your patients, staff and communities.For information on storage and access solutions for naloxone, visit NaloxKit.com. #NaloxoneAccess #HarmReduction #OpioidCrisis #StopOpioidOverdose

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As we get ready to enjoy this Holiday weekend with friends and family, pause to make sure they are properly protected. Help keep them in their world. You can do this all on line yourself by clicking on the link in comments. #familyplanning #termlifeinsurance #protectyourfamily 3

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Drowning risk triples when children turn one. Royal Life Saving research found that 222 children aged one year have drowned over the past twenty years, equating to 40% of all child drowning under the age of five. Royal Life Saving is reminding parents that ‘Kids can’t help themselves around water, you need to. Keep Watch”. 💧 Supervise - actively supervise children around water💧 Restrict - restrict children’s access to water💧 Teach - teach children water safety skills💧 Respond - learn how to respond in the case of an emergency#KeepWatch #Supervise #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety For more information and supporting media resources, visit: www.keepwatch.com.auThe Keep Watch campaign is supported by the @AustralianGovernment Department of Health.#KeepWatch #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety

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Moving forward with Ready Rebound means moving forward with life. Our commitment to expedited care means you're one step closer to recovery. #FirstResponders #Firefighters #FirefighterHealth #InjuryPrevention #WorkersComp #RecoveryNavigation #ReturnToWork #HealthcareAdvocacy #HealthAndWellness #SportsMedicine #ConciergeServices #BackToWork

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🌿 Meet Dr. thomas mather, aka 'The TickGuy', a key public health advisor in our Guardians Against Ticks initiative! Here’s why Dr. Mather’s work is crucial for your health and safety:🔬 Over 40 Years of Research: With decades of expertise, Dr. Mather is a leading authority on tick behavior and prevention strategies, providing you with reliable and effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from tick-borne diseases.🌐 TickEncounter Resource Center: Directed by Dr. Mather at the University of Rhode Island, this vital resource offers essential education on tick safety and prevention, helping you stay informed and proactive in reducing tick risks.📸 TickSpotters Program: This innovative service allows you to send in tick photos for expert analysis, giving you quick insights into potential risks and necessary actions, ensuring you’re never left guessing about tick threats.Learn more about how Dr. Mather’s pioneering work directly supports your health and safety at TickEncounter.org. Let’s join forces to keep our outdoor spaces safe from ticks! 🛡️🌲🔗 For more information about Guardians Against Ticks, visit bugbitething.com/guardians.#GuardiansAgainstTicks #TickSafety #TickEncounter #TickAwareness

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Protect your community from the flu and be the shield they need! Plan A Powered by StaffStat supports your home with the staffing immunity required to safeguard against the flu's impact. Together, let's keep our community healthy and thriving this flu season. 💪🌡️ #FluProtection #CommunityHealth #JoinTheATeam #StaffingSupport #SeniorCare #PlanAStaffing

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Protect your community from the flu and be the shield they need! Plan A Powered by StaffStat supports your home with the staffing immunity required to safeguard against the flu's impact. Together, let's keep our community healthy and thriving this flu season. 💪🌡️ #FluProtection #CommunityHealth #JoinTheATeam #StaffingSupport #SeniorCare #PlanAStaffing

Protect your community from the flu and be the shield they need! Plan A Powered by StaffStat supports your home with the staffing immunity required to safeguard against the flu's impact. Together, let's keep our community healthy and thriving this flu season. 💪🌡️ #FluProtection #CommunityHealth #JoinTheATeam #StaffingSupport #SeniorCare #PlanAStaffing

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