Workplace Violence Prevention & De-escalation in Healthcare
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 12–1:15 PM (Pacific Time)
Format: Live webinar via Zoom
Join representatives from the Public Services Health & Safety Association, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC, and the BC Dental Hygienists’ Association for a webinar on workplace violence prevention, de-escalation and post-incident response in healthcare settings, with a focus on nurses, nurse practitioners and dental hygienists in BC.
Grounded in BC occupational health and safety requirements and trauma-informed, culturally safe practices, this webinar will explore factors that contribute to workplace violence, practical de-escalation techniques, personal safety considerations, organizational responsibilities and reporting requirements. Participants will also learn about post-incident response strategies, including reporting, recovery, and available supports and resources.
The webinar will include interactive polling and a moderated Q&A period. A recording of the session will be posted online after the event.
Speaker
- Olena Chapovalov, Health and Safety Consultant, Public Services Health & Safety Association
Olena Chapovalov is a Registered Nurse and Health and Safety Consultant with nearly 20 years of experience in workplace violence prevention and employee wellbeing. She holds a Master of Public Health, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Graduate Diploma in Health Services and Policy Research. She also has a designation of the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
Olena’s experience spans complex continuing care, long-term care and mental health and addictions care. Her work focuses on translating research into practical safety initiatives that support safer public service workplaces. She has also completed secondments with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development focused on workplace violence prevention and system-wide collaboration.
Panelists
- Alayna Payne, Director, Practice Excellence, Policy & Knowledge, Nurses & Nurse Practitioners of BC
- Nicole Doré, Manager, Practice, Education & Research, Nurses & Nurse Practitioners of BC
- Shannon Wilson, Practice and Education Manager at BC Dental Hygienists’ Association
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