Workplace
Well-being

Our Partnership and Purpose

As leaders in healthcare safety and quality, the American Osteophatic Association (AOA) and SaferCare Texas recognize the urgent need to address workplace violence in healthcare settings. Our shared commitment to improving patient and provider safety brought us together to develop this resource guide, ensuring that healthcare professionals have the tools and knowledge necessary to mitigate violence and foster a culture of safety.

By combining the AOA’s national leadership in osteopathic medicine with SaferCare Texas’s dedication to eliminating preventable harm through advocacy, education, innovation, and service, we offer a comprehensive approach to addressing workplace violence. Together, we strive to equip healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies, promote systemic improvements, and create safer environments for all who work in and receive care from the healthcare system. Our partnership reflects a united effort to support those on the frontlines of patient care and reinforce a shared commitment to health, safety, and well-being.

Workplace Well-Being Guide

This guide is intended to provide healthcare professionals with resources, strategies, and guidelines for addressing workplace violence and implementing de-escalation techniques. 

You can flip through, download and print the guide using the buttons below it. 

Workplace Well-being Course

This module is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and prevent workplace violence, which remains a significant challenge within healthcare settings. The urgency of this initiative is underscored by recent statistics indicating a marked increase in incidents of workplace violence, affecting the safety and well-being of both staff and patients. 

You can access the course by clicking the button below. You will need to create a free account with UNTHSC to access the course. A certificate will be available to you to print once you have completed the course. 

Accredidation Statements

In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team. 

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. 

 

American Osteopathic Association

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians. 

National Board of Public Health Examiners

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the National Board of Public Health Examiners’ Certified Public Health recertification program.

Texas Physical Therapy Association

This activity is offered by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2409035TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply an endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. 

Designation Statements

Pharmacist

This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-0000-25-033-H99-P and will award 1 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE Providers. 

Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity. 

Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Physical Therapists

This course provides 1.0 contact hours for PTs and PTAs licensed in Texas. 

For successful completion, a participant must attend the program, complete the evaluation, and request credit online at the conclusion of the activity. 

Physicians

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour of AOA Category 1B CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in the activity. 

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

PAs

This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until May 13, 2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nurses

This activity provides up to 1.0 contact hours. 

Certified Public Health Professionals

This activity provides 1.0 contact hours.

Social Workers

Social Workers completing this course receive 1.0 contact hour of continuing education credits. 

Certificate of Attendance

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 1.0 hours of participation.