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Tool02Staff survey (cont)Work<strong>in</strong>g environment <strong>and</strong> systemsYesNoDo you feel safe at work?Have you been provided with all necessary controls <strong>and</strong> measuresto protect your safety?Do you believe you are prepared to manage an aggressive orviolent situation?If you answered ‘no’ to any <strong>of</strong> the above please mark the areas you consider require improvement.Light<strong>in</strong>g Security staff Security devicesWork/treatment spaces Police liaison Information about devicesRestricted access Patient/client transfers Incident report<strong>in</strong>gEducation <strong>and</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Communication about Incident follow-upclient history/behavioursOther (please specify):Incidents, report<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> follow-up1. Is there a system for access<strong>in</strong>g additional support if a client becomesaggressive or violent?Yes No Don’t know2. Are you required to report threats <strong>of</strong> <strong>aggression</strong> or violence <strong>in</strong>your work area?3. Are you required to report actual <strong>in</strong>cidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>aggression</strong> or violence<strong>in</strong> your work area?4. Do you feel you can make reports without fear <strong>of</strong> reprisal?5. Is there a system for report<strong>in</strong>g threats <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>cidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>aggression</strong>or violence <strong>in</strong> your work area?6. If ‘yes’ is it easy to follow?7. Does the supervisor/manager <strong>in</strong>vestigate reports without undue delay?8. Does the supervisor/manager take corrective action without undue delay?9. Are all co-workers formally briefed about an aggressive or violent situationbefore commenc<strong>in</strong>g duty or attend<strong>in</strong>g to a client?Page 2 <strong>of</strong> 450 H<strong>and</strong>book / <strong>Prevention</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>management</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>aggression</strong> <strong>in</strong> health services <strong>WorkSafe</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>

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