Healthcare conference speaker on workplace violence
Healthcare workers face violence from patients, visitors and sometimes each other. Kevin Macho brings a police officer's experience and an SPHR's understanding of policy to healthcare conferences, hospital leadership retreats and clinic training days.
Why healthcare audiences book Kevin
Kevin has spent more than 25 years in law enforcement since 1994. That includes service as an Oregon State Police defensive tactics instructor and force-on-force active-shooter scenario training, as both a participant and a role player. He is also an SPHR with a Master of Arts in Management, so he speaks to nurses and front-line staff, managers and HR leaders in the same session without losing any of them.
Programs for healthcare audiences
- Beyond Run, Hide, Fight: active-threat preparedness adapted for care settings, where "just run" isn't always possible because of patients who can't.
- De-escalation at the front desk and bedside: practical words and positioning for patients and family members in distress, from a Verbal Judo instructor trained by founder George Thompson.
- Workplace violence prevention: warning signs, reporting, and supporting staff after an incident.
- The Manager's Legal Minefield: FMLA, ADA, FLSA and documentation for nurse managers, practice managers and department leaders.
- Rise Where You Stand: a resilience keynote for people who carry hard days home.
The rules healthcare employers work under
Health care settings often have their own workplace violence requirements. The Joint Commission's workplace violence prevention standards for accredited hospitals and critical access hospitals took effect January 1, 2022. In California, many health care facilities are covered by Cal/OSHA's Violence Prevention in Health Care standard (8 CCR §3342) rather than SB 553. Kevin builds sessions to support your existing program, not replace it.
This program is educational and is not legal advice. Laws change, and your organization remains responsible for its own compliance. Talk with your employment counsel about questions specific to your workplace.
Dental and medical offices: smaller practices can book a focused on-site session for the whole team, covering de-escalation, workplace violence and the HR basics practice managers need.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does Kevin cover for healthcare conferences?
Workplace violence prevention, de-escalation with patients and visitors, active-threat preparedness for care settings, employment law for healthcare managers, and resilience.
Does this replace our hospital's required workplace violence program?
No. Kevin's sessions support your existing program and policies. Accredited hospitals and California facilities covered by 8 CCR §3342 have their own requirements, and your program owner should confirm how a session fits them.
Can Kevin train a small dental or medical office?
Yes. Smaller practices can book an on-site session for the whole team, scheduled around patient hours.
Is this legal advice?
No. All programs are educational and are not legal advice.
Protect the people who care for everyone else
Tell us about your conference or facility and we'll confirm Kevin's availability within one business day.