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THE LORI DUPONT STORY LESSONS LEARNED

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THE LORI DUPONT STORY LESSONS LEARNED

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    1. THE LORI DUPONT STORY LESSONS LEARNED Presented by Linda Haslam-Stroud, RN ONA President April 22, 2009 Newfoundland & Labrador Health-Care Safety Conference St. John’s, Newfoundland

    2. 2 LORI DUPONT

    3. 3 THE TRAGEDY 2005 January 6 • Agreement between Daniel and Hotel Dieu February 7 • Daniel’s suicide attempt March 10 • Daniel is discharged from hospital April 8 • Lori’s complaint to Hotel-Dieu management April 11 • Lori applies for a peace bond

    4. 4 Tragedy – cont’d June 1 • Daniel returns to work June 24-25 • Three ONA members report Daniel for inappropriate sexual behaviour August 25 • ONA member expresses concern for safety of herself and Lori October 31 • ONA member reports that Daniel is staring at Lori with hatred and rage

    5. 5 Tragedy – cont’d November 1 • Daniel’s full privileges restored November 5 • Lori scheduled with Daniel on call • Lori calls in sick November 12 • Daniel stabs Lori to death November 15 • Daniel dies of overdose

    6. 6 ONA’S RESPONSE Filing of grievance Investigation by the Joint Health and Safety Committee Pushing the Ministry of Labour for a fatalities investigation Asking for an Inquest Supporting the Members Working with the Family

    7. 7 THE INQUEST September 24 – December 11, 2007 10,000 pages of disclosure 51 witnesses 176 exhibits The experts

    8. “I am doctor. I am God.” Windsor Star Headline October 31, 2007

    9. 9 RECOMMENDATIONS The Public Hospitals Act - doctor’s privileges Hospital Accountability for Physician Behaviour Treatment of Physicians with Mental Health or Disruptive Behaviours

    10. 10 Workplace Violence Policies Diversity Officer

    11. 11 Physicians’ Health Program Involve chief nursing executive

    12. 12 Occupational Health and Safety Hotel-Dieu Hospital

    13. 13 THE ARBITRATION Public v. private The interim award Postponement for the Inquest Mediation process

    14. 14 THE MEDIATED SETTLEMENT Jury recommendations enforceable Hotel-Dieu Violence Program Safe Workplace Advocate External Fact Finders

    15. 15 Expedited Arbitration Process Mandatory physician training on workplace violence $5,000 annual bursary Mediator to make recommendation for possible damages to certain ONA members impacted by events

    16. 16 LESSONS LEARNED UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF VIOLENCE LEARNING HOW TO RECOGNIZE VIOLENCE KNOWING THE STEPS TO TAKE TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE

    17. 17 DEFINITION OF VIOLENCE Physical Assault Verbal/Emotional/Psychological Abuse Stalking Harassment/Bullying/Mobbing Domestic Abuse From Clients, Patients, Co-workers, Family and/or General Public

    18. 18 RECOGNIZING RISKS History of violence and/or abusive behavior Failure to comply with authorities Obsessive behaviour Escalation of violence Depression Suicide attempts/threats

    19. 19 Threats to victim Stalking of victim Attempt to control victim’s activities Attempts to isolate/confine victim Actual or pending separation Step-children

    20. 20 STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN Violence Policies Joint Health and Safety Committee Ministry of Labour College of Physicians and Surgeons Grievance/Arbitration The Police The Media Support the Victim

    21. 21 THANK YOU LETTER FROM BARB AND JOHN DUPONT On behalf of our daughter, Lori Dupont, & her daughter, Taylor, congratulations on a job well done, a battle well fought, another hurdle overcome, on this long, seemingly endless road. A hard-won victory, & a very important one for employees of H.D.G.H. & one which I am sure will benefit other ONA members as well. I have always felt that nurses are the very heart & soul of every hospital. The scholarship will be a great assistance to others seeking a career in nursing, & will be a lasting tribute to our daughter.

    22. 22 My hope is that it will also serve as a reminder that every employee has the right to a safe workplace environment, free from harassment & violence & that Lori Dupont, RN, be remembered, not because of her violent death, but for the person she was – a gentle, quiet, soft-spoken young woman, who loved nursing & treated her patients, as well as her family, friends, & co-workers with dignity, respect & compassion. Thank you. Eternally Grateful, Barb & John Dupont

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