4015.1-25: A Hard-Hitting Solution to Workplace Violence and Injury

This presentation introduces a systematic approach to eradicate workplace violence and nurse injury on an inpatient psychiatric child and adolescent unit. The participant will leave with strategies that mental health nurses can implement in most settings to safeguard safety outcomes and have a sense of psychological safety and wellbeing.

Presenter:  Cynthia Estes, MHA, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, NEA-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  15 minutes

Target Audience:  RN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss a multifaceted approach to workplace violence that meets the unique needs of their patients or population served.

Key Takeaway(s): 

• Active leadership support is essential for implementing and sustaining change.
• Openly addressing barriers, such as fear of asking for help, improves adoption and cultural shift.
• Team-based approaches and recognition programs build confidence, safety, and connection among staff.

Keywords:  Nurse Injury, Child and Adolescent, Workplace Violence

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.25 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire presentation, complete the reflection activity, evaluation, and honor statement before the expiration date. Once all steps are successfully completed, a certificate will be generated online and available for you to print immediately. Contact hours cannot be awarded unless all required components are completed. 

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2025
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2028

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