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If you are being followed, here are some tips to keep you safe.

If you are being followed, here are some tips to keep you safe. 

It is now December, and it has started to get darker earlier.  Because of this, you must be more aware of your surroundings.  If you are walking by yourself, make sure to eliminate any distractions so that you make it to your final destination with no safety concerns.  However, if you happen to notice that you are being followed, here are some things you should do. 

Showing empathy during a crisis can help to de-escalate the situation.

Showing empathy during a crisis can help to de-escalate the situation.

When a person comes to the hospital, it is usually because they are experiencing physical pain, or they are there in support of a loved one who is experiencing pain or illness.  Because we do not know everything about a person, we may not know what triggers them.   

Transition to Retirement

Transitioning to Retirement workshops offered for UC Davis and UC Davis Health employees

Are you considering retirement within five years? The life changes that accompany retirement can be unexpectedly challenging. Transitioning to Retirement is a four-week webinar series covering several important retirement topics. 

Registration is Required

Attending all four sessions is recommended but not required.

Introduction and Understanding UC Retirement Plan Income Options 

Friday, January 12, 2024

Staff Session 

Cultivating Diversity: Recruiting Resources for Hiring Managers

You Belong Here

Research shows that a diverse workforce not only enhances health outcomes and patient satisfaction but also fosters innovation, improves business strategies, and enhances our reputation as an employer of choice.

Acknowledging your emotions is important during a crisis.

Acknowledging your emotions is important during a crisis.

When dealing with a person in crisis, they may say things that are offensive or hurtful.  It is important to practice rational detachment so that what they say does not cause us to escalate and show heightened emotions. We may feel upset or angry during these situations, but by acknowledging your emotions, you can gain a better understanding of what you’re experiencing and prevent them from overwhelming you. If necessary, feel free to walk away for a few minutes to regain your composure.  (crisisprevention.com)