Whilst I would consider myself an experienced trainer and facilitator, presenting at conferences seemed a daunting prospect.
I finally took the plunge and cut my teeth in the world of presenting! Please see the list of presentations below.
Informa 2017 - Safe & Secure Hospitals Conference - Occupational violence in healthcare: Acting on views from the coalface
Criterion Feb 2018 Hospital Safety & Security - An interdisciplinary response to violence Panel member – psychological first aid
ASIS International Victoria Australia Chapter Melbourne University - Occupational Violence In Healthcare
Criterion August 2018 Hospital Safety and Security Conference Chair person for 2 days and presented ‘From the boardroom to the coalface – An organisation’s response to violence and aggression’
ANZICS/ACCCN Intensive Care ASM Conference October 2018 – ‘Violence in the workplace - Violence in the Workplace - Challenges in Delivering Intensive Care’
National Federation of Personal Safety October 2018 Annual use of force conference .Presented – ‘Physical interventions….. you think you have it bad?’
Monash University – Medical students – Communication and de-escalation – the safer option and outcome for all
Alfred Health – DHHS sponsored Emergency department Symposium June 2019 Safety first: Managing agitation & aggression in the ED. Presented: “Physical and mechanical containment – The risks”
Managing violence Podcast – Guest presenter 2019.Title : Clinical aggression Most listened to podcast of series
Criterion August 2019 Improving Hospital Safety & Security Conference – Chairperson for one day.
Presented a one day workshop: ‘How to de-escalate incidents & apply appropriate physical interventions’
and presented: ‘Accessible aggression management training for all staff to improve incident reduction & staff safety’
Safe and Secure Hospital & Healthcare Worker Conference - Title- ”So…. what is your favourite position… and how long does it last”? Why we need to talk about physical restraint:
Restraint is a last resort …but it needs to be done safely
Both service user and staff are at risk
Timings – are they written in stone?
Positions – are they safe?
Do we do as trained…all of the time?
Is your training reviewed and assessed?
The First International Conference of the Safety Without Compromise Expert Group - Restraint & Safety .
An international perspective & some cautionary tales Prediction, prevention and management of challenging, disruptive and violent behaviour, and the safer use of force
Presented: Effective communication and de-escalation skills and early intervention - a few cautionary tails