​​At Safer Handling, we specialize in providing accredited, industry-leading training and support to healthcare organizations. Our courses are designed to ensure that your staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to lawfully and effectively manage challenging situations, all while meeting compliance requirements for OSHA regulations, Joint Commission standards, and other regulatory bodies. We help create a safe, controlled environment where staff feel empowered and confident in their ability to de-escalate situations or intervene physically when necessary to prevent harm.

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Our experienced trainers are experts in healthcare settings, with a deep understanding of the risks and legislative requirements set by regulatory bodies such as OSHA, Joint Commission, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We ensure that your organization is prepared for any scenario, protecting both staff and patients in line with legal and safety standards.

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Why Choose Safer Handling Training?

• OSHA Compliance: Our courses help ensure your organization is aligned with OSHA's workplace safety standards, particularly for handling violent or aggressive behavior in healthcare environments.
   

• Joint Commission & Regulatory Compliance: Our training helps meet Joint Commission standards for restraint and seclusion, and supports compliance with guidelines for managing patient aggression and violence.
   

• Reduce Risk of Injury & Litigation: We focus on practical de-escalation techniques while ensuring staff are trained to use physical intervention techniques when absolutely necessary to prevent harm, minimizing potential for injury and reducing litigation risks.
   

• Fully Accredited Training: We offer nationally recognized qualifications in physical intervention, positive behavior support, restraint reduction, and more, ensuring that your staff receive training that meets legal and professional standards.
   

Courses & Consultancy Tailored to Your Needs

Every healthcare setting is unique, so we offer bespoke training packages tailored to your organization’s specific needs. We conduct a thorough training needs analysis to develop a solution that fits your specific risks and regulatory obligations. Our courses cover everything from managing violence and aggression to understanding legal frameworks and implementing soft restraint techniques.

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Course Offerings Include:

• Physical Intervention & Care Control – Safe, effective techniques for managing challenging behavior and preventing harm in healthcare settings.

• Legal Briefings on the Use of Force – Crucial knowledge on the lawful use of physical force with vulnerable adults and children to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Restraint Reduction & Soft Restraints – Learn techniques to reduce the need for physical restraints while still maintaining patient safety.

• Positive Behavior Support & De-escalation – Evidence-based strategies to manage aggressive or challenging behaviors and create a more supportive environment.

• Breakaway & Disengagement Skills – Training for healthcare staff to safely break away or disengage during aggressive encounters, minimizing harm to both staff and patients.

• Crisis Prevention & Handling Confrontation – Courses focused on preventing conflict and safely managing confrontational situations.

• Domestic Violence & Drug Awareness – Vital training for healthcare workers on handling situations involving vulnerable patients affected by domestic violence or substance misuse.

 

 

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Online & In-House Training Options

We understand the demands of healthcare environments, so we offer flexible delivery methods to fit your schedule and needs.

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• In-house Training: We send our experienced trainers directly to your facility for customized, face-to-face courses.

• Online Courses: Convenient online training for certain modules, with interactive learning and flexible scheduling to fit your team’s busy hours.

• Blended Learning: Combine online learning for theory-based modules with in-person sessions for hands-on physical intervention training.

 

Specialized Solutions for Healthcare Environments

• Soft Restraints for Hospitals & ICUs: Our soft restraint systems provide a safer alternative to traditional physical restraints, improving both patient care and staff safety. These modular fabric restraints reduce the need for chemical sedation and prevent prolonged physical holds, all while maintaining patient dignity.
   

  • Wean patients off sedation

  • Manage extubation risks

  • Reduce physical restraint and injury

  • Safeguard against litigation

  • Promote positive patient-staff relationships

• Tailored First Aid & Transport Packages: Customized to the needs of your organization, ensuring staff are trained to manage incidents effectively and safely.

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