Frontline Readiness: Adapting to Evolving Workplace Violence Threats

An Emergency Department ICE encounter. A disagreement with law enforcement about restraints and access to a patient in custody.  A wearable panic alarm pilot that is showing critical shortcomings. The landscape of healthcare safety is constantly shifting, and teams need to be more agile than ever. Regular training using these types of real-world scenarios bridges the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that when volatile situations arise, your team’s response is second nature.

The 2026 LHATF Workplace Violence Symposium posed these scenarios and more, immersing participants in dynamic training designed to test response protocols in real time, sharpen staff instincts, and fortify patient and provider safety.

We’ve once again developed a breakdown of the scenarios explored during the event, highlighting key discussion prompts and action items. Download our newest 2026 Workplace Violence Training & Discussion Guide to learn more about specific scenarios that may arise in your work environment and how to properly address them. You can customize your response discussion and considerations using your own workplace’s safety plan, but we’ve provided example discussion prompts as a guide.

Threats Evolve, So Should Your Training

Annual workplace violence training in Louisiana isn’t only the law, it’s imperative for addressing growing and evolving threats in healthcare environments. Incidents can arise from a range of circumstances, including behavioral health episodes, employee conflicts, domestic situations, and outside threats—often with little warning. By continuing to invest in safety measures and staff education, healthcare organizations can better safeguard their teams and maintain secure care environments.

Specialized Training for the Management of Aggressive Behavior

At LHA Trust Funds, we believe that continuing education is a fundamental part of professional growth. That’s why we provide valuable learning opportunities for our members and the medical community through our CHER® Online Education Portal, with professional development options ranging from conferences and workshops to monthly webinars.

Our MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) Training for Healthcare Professionals focuses on identifying/de-escalating aggressive behaviors and equipping participants with the skills to create win-win outcomes in challenging confrontations. MOAB is a comprehensive, effective, non-lethal force training program suitable for all staff. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge! MOAB training in healthcare focuses on principles, techniques, and skills for recognizing, reducing, and managing violent and aggressive behavior in medical environments such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Through this program, healthcare professionals can pick up valuable skills and strategies for safely managing and de-escalating aggressive or potentially violent situations in healthcare settings.

Learn more about the MOAB Training for Healthcare Professionals and other valuable educational resources within our CHER® Online Education Portal here.