Immediately after experiencing an incident of OVA you may experience a range of psychological, emotional and physical reactions that can be quite intense and frightening. You may also wish to raise any occupational health and safety concerns with your OHS representative.įind out about managers' responsibilities following an incident of occupational violence and aggression. communicate your concerns to your manager, a senior leader, or another trusted senior staff member.take reasonable care of your own health and safety at work, and the health and safety of others who may be affected by your actions.be aware of available sources of information and support, including opportunities for education and training.report any incident of OVA in accordance with local protocols.comply with local policies and procedures for managing and responding to incidents of OVA.Occupational violence and aggression post-incident support: a guide for health service staff Your responsibilities after an incident of OVAĪs a health service staff member you are expected to treat all reports of OVA seriously. The information in this online resource is also available in a downloadable guide, which contains additional support and guidance.

It also includes a simple, 10-question tool to measure psychological distress. It has information about common reactions to OVA, Psychological First Aid, speaking with others and taking care of yourself after OVA. This online resource is intended for people who work in a Victorian healthcare setting.

Post incident debrief template