Resident-to-resident bullying and aggression are often underrecognized yet serious issues in long-term care settings. This insightful and practical session will help attendees understand how to identify peer-to-peer aggression, explore its impact on residents and staff, and implement effective prevention and intervention strategies. Participants will leave with actionable tools and a renewed commitment to fostering safer, more compassionate communities where all residents can thrive with dignity and respect.

Learner Objectives:

1. Identify common risk factors and early warning signs of bullying or aggressive behavior among residents.
2. Describe at least three strategies nurses and care teams can use to prevent or de-escalate bullying behaviors.
3. Apply a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to addressing incidents of aggression while maintaining dignity and safety for all residents.