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Managing Patient and Family Aggressiveness in Hospitals

A daily emergency too long ignored

Turnover, sick leave, complaints, insecurity… Violence in hospitals is no longer an exception: it has become a daily reality.

37% of hospital professionals say they are regularly subjected to physical aggression.
(84% among orderlies)
Baromètre MNH-Odoxa 2022

The human cost is enormous. The financial cost too.
Up to one month’s lost work per year, per agent*.

Training objectives

Enhancing staff safety without undermining the patient-caregiver relationship.

Reduce verbal and physical conflict

Ensuring continuity of public service

Protecting professionals while respecting users

Promoting mutual support and cohesion within teams

target audiences

This course is designed for teams working in high-risk departments, including :

Hospital risks

In hospitals

Emergencies (adult and pediatric), psychiatry and geriatrics
Risks of mobile health units

In town

Mobile units, particularly psychiatric units, which do not benefit from the more protective hospital setting.

Skills developed

1. Stress management

  • Understand the mechanisms of stress in yourself and others

  • Master the TOP© tools to regain control in tense situations

2. Tactical communication

  • Defuse tensions through posture and language

  • Reacting without provoking: saying things without hurting, asserting yourself without aggression

3. Team physical intervention

  • Non-violent protection techniques: no blows or wrenches

  • Simple gestures, adaptable to different types of aggressors (seniors, teenagers, women)

  • Absolute respect for patient dignity

4. Working together

  • Coordinating the roles of caregivers and security guards

  • Apply a common protocol for greater efficiency and peace of mind

Realistic, high-impact teaching methods

Our “survival kit” against aggression is based on universal precautions:

Zero excessive violence

Tested and validated techniques

Accessible to all body sizes, with no special physical requirements

Training accredited by the Italian Ministry of Health (AGENAS, ARES)

Testimonials

“The self-defense course given at the hospital was impeccable. Competent and dedicated.”

Dr. A. Anedda, Psychiatrist
A boost of self-confidence in a day-to-day life where we are too often put down.”

E. C., Nurse
“Very useful training, which provides concrete solutions for many common hospital situations.”

Miriam Casalini, Nurse
“These training courses should be compulsory. We need to learn to coordinate”

Yvan C., Security guard
“Excellent training to acquire additional skills to manage everyday situations, applying strategies to ensure our safety and that of our colleagues.”

Dr Laura Pisanu, Physician
“It was an extremely useful course. I would like to thank you for everything you have taught us”

Dr Fabiola Crobu, Physician

Practical details

From €2,000 excl. tax / day

Duration: 2 days (16 hours)

From 6 to 20 participants

Accessible to anyone in good health*.

In-house or on an external site

* Tell us about your needs, including those related to disabilities, and we’ll work with you to find the right solution.

Why choose this course?

Compatible with your site constraints

Without brutality or inappropriate techniques

Suitable for care professionals and security guards

Experiential, concrete, immediately applicable

Supported by leading healthcare institutions

Don't suffer, act

Secure your teams today. Contact us for a personalized quote or to discuss your needs.
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