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Blackstone Consulting Inc.



5. Northern California

Vistelar Basic 4-hr (Santa Rosa)

Free

with Michelle Gonzalez

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 1 pm

Improve Patient Care & Staff Safety with Vistelar Training

Learn the skills to prevent conflict before it starts.

Join us for an essential training in the Vistelar Methodology, a practical approach focused on non-escalation, de-escalation, and safety-first strategies rooted in empathy and trauma-informed care.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to improve everyday interactions and prevent escalation
  • Trauma-informed communication techniques
  • Pre-encounter mental & physical preparation
  • Proven methods to reduce risks to patients and staff during high-stress moments

Grounded in empathy.

Backed by science.

Focused on care.

Who Should Attend:  All Security Staff, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, and Urgent Care team members

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

 

FRO - Biological Response (Manteca)

Free

with Jeanette Bobadilla

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 3:30 pm

FRO – Biological Response Training

Equipping Security Teams to Respond Safely and Effectively in Biological Emergencies

This specialized course is designed to prepare First Responder Operators (FRO) to manage biological emergencies with confidence, competence, and care. Attendees will gain critical knowledge and practical skills for using and managing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding their role during high-stress events, and ensuring safety for themselves and others.

Course Topics Include:

  • Emergency Management & Response Protocols
  • Access, Crowd, and Traffic Control
  • Our Role in an Emergency
  • R.A.I.N. Concept (Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, Notify)
  • Hand Hygiene Standards
  • Proper Donning and Doffing of PPE

This training directly supports BCI’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and responsible intervention. All attendees will leave better equipped to protect themselves, patients, and the community in emergency biological scenarios.

Who Should Attend: All Security Personnel

Pre-Requisite: None

Vistelar Advanced + ED Operations (24 hrs)

Free

with Peter De Meo

Calendar Apr 2, 2026 at 8 am

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. This version focuses on the role of Healthcare Emergency Department Specialists and the types of interactions they encounter in their daily work.

Who should attend: Healthcare ED Specialists, Flex Officers and Supervisors.

Pre-Requisite: None

Vistelar Basic (4Hr) VACAVILLE ED STAFF ONLY

Free

with Sherah Greer

Calendar Apr 3, 2026 at 8 am

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 staff

Pre-Requisite: KP Learn ModulePrevention of Workplace Violence - Vistelar Conflict Management Module

Vistelar Basic (4Hr) VACAVILLE ED STAFF ONLY

Free

with Sherah Greer

Calendar Apr 3, 2026 at 12:30 pm

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 staff

Pre-Requisite: KP Learn ModulePrevention of Workplace Violence - Vistelar Conflict Management Module

Healthcare Security Officer Academy (Livermore)

Free

with Michelle Gonzalez

Calendar Apr 6, 2026 at 8 am

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.

Healthcare Security Officer Academy (Vallejo)

Free

with Sherah Greer

Calendar Apr 6, 2026 at 8 am

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.

APPIH (South San Francisco)

Free

with Ole Sprange

Calendar Apr 6, 2026 at 12 pm

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





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