Everyone has the right to feel safe at work. The Department of Health (department) is taking action to address occupational violence and aggression in Victorian health services. The department is committed to ensuring the safety of staff and patients in our health services.
Occupational violence and aggression - health facility design
Guidance and resources to help Victorian health services reduce occupational violence and aggression through environmental design
Occupational violence and aggression security resources
Access guidance, risk assessment tools and case studies to help Victorian health services prevent and manage occupational violence and aggression.
Occupational violence and aggression resources
A range of resources to help Victorian health services to address occupational violence and aggression.
Code Grey and Code Black
Learn about Code Grey and Code Black requirements for Victorian public health services, including Code Grey standards, emergency response obligations, and guidance on managing occupational violence, aggression and weapons in healthcare settings.
Occupational violence and aggression - incident reporting
To assist in addressing the significant under reporting of occupational violence and aggression incidents, the department is developing a simplified reporting system.
Occupational violence and aggression - post-incident response
Post-incident response aims to reduce or prevent negative consequences of occupational violence and aggression. The department provides resources to assist health services to deliver effective post incident responses.
Reducing occupational violence and aggression in Victorian health services
Reducing occupational violence in Victorian hospitals outlines the department's strategic objectives to prevent and reduce occupational violence and aggression in Victorian healthcare services.
Previous reports on occupational violence and aggression
A number of reports outline previous findings and strategies relating to occupational violence and aggression.
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