ADMIN/NON MEDICINE

ResponseSerious injuries inflicted (#, Stab, Gunshot)
Perpetrator has access to weapon, and has threatened or caused a reasonable fear of harm
Immediate risk to any individual/public exists
Offence has occurred on health services premises
Health staff have been threatened because of their professional role

ResponseMust make a mandatory notification if there is a reasonable belief of:
impairment
intoxication while practising
significant departure from accepted professional standards
sexual misconduct
AHPRA website

ResponseOff floor, private
Establish terms - ? confidential
Identify stressors – Wok, personal, D+A - personal/professional
Offer ongoing support – Family/friends/mentor/DEMT
Explain expectations

ResponseCAGE

• Cut down
• Annoyed by criticism
• Guilt
• Eye opener (Drink first thing in the morning)

Drinking before/at work
Blackout/memory loss
Impaired daily activities

ResponseMandatory report to AHPRA
Referral to employee assistance program
Encourage engagement with GP/Psych
Stand down from clinical duties
Referral to D+A

ResponseExperience (?done before/credentialed)
Previous witnessed procedures
Ability to describe procedure in detail