Assessment and Prevention of Patient-Initiated Harm (APPIH)

Creating Safer Care Environments Through Proactive Strategies

This training is designed to provide system-based practice recommendations aimed at reducing and mitigating the risk of patient-initiated harm in the care environment. Participants will learn how to recognize warning signs, apply prevention strategies, and respond appropriately to protect patients, staff, physicians, contractors, and visitors.

Key Topics Include:

• Identifying risk factors and behavioral indicators
• Implementing safety protocols and de-escalation strategies
• Team-based approaches to managing aggressive or harmful behavior
• Promoting a culture of safety and awareness

Who Should Attend: Clinical and nursing staff in the inpatient care setting

Pre-Requisite: None

Designed to prepare new security team members of the Kaiser Permanente contract on what it means to be a healthcare security professional, the healthcare environment and emergency management.

Who should attend: All security staff.

Pre-Requisite: None. 

Improve Patient Care & Staff Safety with Vistelar Training

Prevent Conflict Before It Starts

Learn the skills to prevent conflict before it starts.

Join us for essential training in the Vistelar Methodology — a practical, evidence-based approach designed to enhance safety, reduce conflict, and improve communication in healthcare settings. This training focuses on non-escalation, de-escalation, and trauma-informed strategies that support both patient care and staff well-being.

What You’ll Learn:

• Techniques to improve everyday interactions and prevent escalation
• Trauma-informed communication methods grounded in empathy
• Mental and physical preparation before high-stress encounters
• Proven strategies to reduce risk and enhance safety for patients and staff
• Methods for effectively managing Emergency Department (ED) environments
• Best practices for handling unpredictable behavior and regulation in the ED
• How to identify and utilize available tools and environmental resources
• Effective communication techniques with clinical staff during critical moments

Grounded in empathy. Backed by science. Focused on care.

Who Should Attend:  Emergency Department Specialist in NCAL

Pre-Requisite: None — open to all experience levels!

The Vistelar methodology focuses first on “non-escalation” with foundational teaching elements grounded in empathy and trauma informed principles, putting patient care at the center to improve everyday interactions before they escalate. The training also focuses on mental and physical pre-encounter preparation steps that are proven to help reduce the opportunities for patient or staff harm during response to moments of escalation or aggression.  

Who should attend: All security staff, Emergency Department staff, Behavior Health staff, and Urgent care staff.

Pre-Requisite: None

The HSO Annual Training is a required refresher for Healthcare Security Officers that reinforces core security responsibilities and safe response practices in the healthcare environment.

Topics include:

• Review of healthcare security duties and emergency response expectations

• Regulatory compliance requirements (OSHA, TJC, CMS) and appropriate use of force

• Infection control and biohazard precautions, including proper PPE use

• Conflict management refresher with emphasis on professional presence, communication, and safe de escalation techniques

This training ensures continued readiness, compliance, and professional security response.

Who should attend: Healthcare Security Personnel

Pre-Requisite: None

The Vistelar methodology focuses first on “non-escalation” with foundational teaching elements grounded in empathy and trauma informed principles, putting patient care at the center to improve everyday interactions before they escalate. The training also focuses on mental and physical pre-encounter preparation steps that are proven to help reduce the opportunities for patient or staff harm during response to moments of escalation or aggression.  

Who should attend: All security staff, Emergency Department staff, Behavior Health staff, and Urgent care staff.

Pre-Requisite: None

Join our 24-hour course designed for new healthcare officers to build essential skills for success. Covering key topics such as incident report writing, interpreting post orders, proper uniform and PPE usage, patient rights, customer service, and emergency management. This class equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Enhance your expertise and make a positive impact as part of the Security Team!

Who should attend: New security personnel

Pre-Requisite: Must complete the 8-hr New Employee Orientation and LMS courses assigned by Talent and Acquisition prior to attending.

Join our 24-hour course designed for new healthcare officers to build essential skills for success. Covering key topics such as incident report writing, interpreting post orders, proper uniform and PPE usage, patient rights, customer service, and emergency management. This class equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Enhance your expertise and make a positive impact as part of the Security Team!

Who should attend: New security personnel

Pre-Requisite: Must complete the 8-hr New Employee Orientation and LMS courses assigned by Talent and Acquisition prior to attending.