You're Invited | Risk Factors Webinar Series
May 19, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. -- 1:00 p.m. PT
Workplace violence is rising across every corner of healthcare, from solo practices and small clinics to large medical groups and hospital systems. No matter the size of the organization, creating a safer environment requires more than frontline skills. It calls for a coordinated, thoughtful approach that blends practical de-escalation techniques with strong policies, reliable reporting processes, and a culture that empowers every team member.
This webinar explores modern, evidence informed strategies to reduce workplace violence by integrating a system approached design, policy development, and practical de-escalation techniques. Participants will learn how to recognize early warning signs, apply structured communication tools, and contribute to a culture of safety that protects both staff and patients.
This session is ideal for clinicians, clinical leaders, and risk managers who want actionable insights to strengthen team readiness, improve reporting and response processes, and support the development of a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize risk factors and learn practical de-escalation techniques
Explain the core elements of a Violence Prevention System
SPEAKERS
Lauren Huxtable
Director, Behavioral Support Service
Seattle Children's Hospital
Lauren Huxtable is a behavioral health professional with more than 15 years of experience in inpatient and acute hospital settings. At Seattle Children’s Hospital, she helps lead organizational initiatives in workplace violence prevention and behavioral crisis response, including systemwide de-escalation training and safety strategy development. Her work integrates clinical expertise with operational leadership to strengthen staff readiness and promote a safe, consistent approach to behavioral health crises.
Anne Flitcroft, RN, BSN
Senior Vice President of Risk Management
Physicians Insurance
Anne Flitcroft has over 25 years of experience in healthcare, much of it in clinical risk management and patient safety. She is credited with developing several of the risk-evaluation and assessment tools available to PI Members to improve processes and implement best practices. Prior to joining PI, Anne worked as a registered nurse as well as Director of Risk Management, Privacy, and Compliance at an acute care hospital in Oregon.