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What does AVADE stand for?
What does AVADE stand for?
Awareness-Vigilance-Avoidance-Defense-Escape
What does 'A' in AVADE stand for?
What does 'A' in AVADE stand for?
Awareness
What does 'V' in AVADE stand for?
What does 'V' in AVADE stand for?
Vigilance
What does the second 'A' in AVADE stand for?
What does the second 'A' in AVADE stand for?
What does 'D' in AVADE stand for?
What does 'D' in AVADE stand for?
What does 'E' in AVADE stand for?
What does 'E' in AVADE stand for?
What is the primary focus of AVADE WPV Prevention training?
What is the primary focus of AVADE WPV Prevention training?
Define workplace violence.
Define workplace violence.
What are three myths of workplace violence?
What are three myths of workplace violence?
What principles does the AVADE Training program incorporate?
What principles does the AVADE Training program incorporate?
What does the AVADE philosophy emphasize?
What does the AVADE philosophy emphasize?
What is emotional awareness?
What is emotional awareness?
Situation Awareness can be explained through the equation ___ + ___ = Outcome.
Situation Awareness can be explained through the equation ___ + ___ = Outcome.
Define environmental awareness.
Define environmental awareness.
What are four types of individuals who commit violence?
What are four types of individuals who commit violence?
What are the five stages of the assault cycle?
What are the five stages of the assault cycle?
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AVADE
AVADE
A comprehensive approach to mitigate workplace violence, focusing on awareness, vigilance, avoidance, defense, and escape.
Workplace Violence
Workplace Violence
Aggressive acts in a workplace harming staff, guests, or visitors.
Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness
Understanding your surroundings and potential dangers.
Emotional Awareness
Emotional Awareness
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Awareness (AVADE)
Awareness (AVADE)
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Vigilance (AVADE)
Vigilance (AVADE)
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Avoidance (AVADE)
Avoidance (AVADE)
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Defense (AVADE)
Defense (AVADE)
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Escape (AVADE)
Escape (AVADE)
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Criminal Violence
Criminal Violence
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Patient/Client Violence
Patient/Client Violence
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Worker-to-worker Violence
Worker-to-worker Violence
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Relationship Violence
Relationship Violence
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Assault Cycle
Assault Cycle
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Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness
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Study Notes
AVADE Overview
- AVADE® stands for Awareness-Vigilance-Avoidance-Defense-Escape, a comprehensive approach for mitigating violence in workplaces.
- The AVADE training emphasizes proactive measures to prevent, avoid, and de-escalate conflict in both healthcare and corporate settings.
Components of AVADE
- A - Awareness: Recognizing potential threats in the environment.
- V - Vigilance: Maintaining alertness to notice and respond to unusual behaviors.
- A - Avoidance: Implementing strategies to steer clear of potentially dangerous situations.
- D - Defense: Techniques to protect oneself from harm.
- E - Escape: Recognizing opportunities to safely exit a threatening environment.
Workplace Violence (WPV)
- Defined as any aggressive act within a workplace that causes emotional or physical harm to staff, guests, or visitors.
- Includes various forms of aggression, such as verbal assaults and physical confrontations.
Misconceptions about Workplace Violence
- Common myths include:
- It won't happen in our workplace.
- There's nothing we can do to prevent it.
- Management and agencies are indifferent to the issue.
Principles of AVADE Training
- The training focuses on the key principles of Awareness, Vigilance, Avoidance, Defense, and Escape/Environment, promoting a holistic approach to personal safety.
AVADE Philosophy
- Encourages the development of new habits and skills that enhance personal safety and enable individuals to respond effectively to violence.
Emotional and Situational Awareness
- Emotional Awareness: Important for recognizing and understanding one's emotions and those of others.
- Situational Awareness: Comprehended through the equation: Incident + Response = Outcome, indicating the importance of appropriate responses to events.
Environmental Awareness
- Understanding the external physical conditions that affect personal safety and survival strategies.
Types of Individuals Who Commit Violence
- Criminal intent/Stranger violence
- Patient or Client violence
- Worker-to-worker violence
- Relationship violence
Stages of the Assault Cycle
- Consists of five phases:
- Triggering phase
- Escalation phase
- Crisis phase
- Recovery phase
- Post-Crisis Depression phase
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Description
Test your knowledge on the AVADE approach, an effective system for preventing workplace violence. This quiz covers the components of AVADE including Awareness, Vigilance, and more. Suitable for anyone interested in workplace safety and violence prevention strategies.
