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Navigating Violence in Home Infusion Therapy: Addressing Risks and Providing Resources for Patients, Families, and Healthcare Providers [virtual]
Violence in home health care settings is a multifaceted issue that affects nurses, patients, and families alike. In the home infusion field, complex patient conditions and family dynamics can lead to violent situations, including instances where patients are abused by family members or where family members exhibit violent behavior toward health care providers. This session will explore these challenges and provide strategies for recognizing and managing such situations. We will delve into available resources and support mechanisms for both victims and abusers, aiming to promote safety and well-being for all involved. Attendees will learn to identify risk factors, implement preventative measures, and understand legal and ethical obligations, including how to access and refer individuals to appropriate support services.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
• Understand the correlation between specific patient conditions, family dynamics, and the potential for violence in home infusion settings
• Identify risk factors and warning signs of violent behavior and potential abuse involving patients and family members
• Implement effective prevention and de-escalation strategies to manage violent situations safely
• Navigate legal and ethical responsibilities related to reporting, documentation, and connecting victims and abusers with appropriate resources
• Be aware of the current legal protections for health care workers against workplace violence
• Be able to apply guidance from today’s session to help prevent workplace violence
Contact Hours: 1
CRNI® RUs: 2
Marvin Siegel, BS, RN, CRNI®
Site Visitor
Community Health Accreditation Partners
Marvin Siegel, BS, RN, CRNI® received his RN in 1975 and spent the first 14 years working in critical care areas in a Long Island, NY hospital. He started in home infusion nursing in 1989 in New York City, beginning as a field nurse and eventually was part of the Corporate Clinical team of a national home infusion organization. Mr Siegel was the Infusion Network Director for Visiting Nurses Association of New York from 2017-2020. He has served 2 terms on the Board of Directors of the INS and has served on the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) Nursing Education Committee and is currently on the NHIA Standards and Accreditation Committee. He was accepted to the National Infusion Center Association Stakeholder Review Council in March 2025. In addition to his RN, Mr Siegel has a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Human Services with a Major in Emergency Management. He has been a Community Health Accreditation Partner home infusion site visitor since October 2020.
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