Workplace Safety

Violence in the workplace is a perennial challenge facing organizations who serve people experiencing homelessness. Health centers must attend to the safety of their staff and patients, while also taking into account that clients whose behavior may pose a security threat are usually highly traumatized people whom other providers may neglect. These resources address the important nuances of providing a safe and secure environment.

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Promoting Safety in Street Outreach , , , , , , , , January 20, 2022 best-practices clinical-practice homeless-services mobile-health outreach safety-and-security street-medicine street-outreach workplace-safety workforce-development-and-support webinar
One HCH Center’s Framework for a Safe and Healthy Environment , , , , , , , , , March 8, 2018 best-practices clinical-practice consumer-engagement homeless-services research-and-data safety-and-security street-medicine street-outreach workforce-development-and-support workplace-safety webinar
Creating a Culture of Safety: A Guide for Health Centers , , , December 1, 2017 best-practices clinical-practice homeless-services workplace-safety nhchc-resources
Workplace Violence: Prevention & Intervention Guidelines for Homeless Services Providers , , , August 1, 2011 best-practices clinical-practice homeless-services workplace-safety nhchc-resources
Safety in the Workplace , , , January 1, 2005 best-practices clinical-practice homeless-services workplace-safety nhchc-resources
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