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AHA Applauds Introduction of The Save Healthcare Workers Act

Every day, health care workers bravely serve our communities, providing lifesaving care often under stressful circumstances. It is unacceptable that these dedicated caregivers regularly face the threat of violence while working to help patients heal.
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AHA-supported bipartisan legislation introduced in House and Senate would protect health care workers from violence

The Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R.3178/S.1600) — bipartisan legislation that would make it a crime to assault hospital workers, similar to the current federal law protecting airline and airport workers — was introduced May 5 in the House and Senate.
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Workforce and Workplace Violence Prevention

Learn from case studies of organizations that have addressed workplace violence using best practices and individual solutions tailored to their size, resources, and culture.
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IHF’s Violence Against People in Hospitals White Paper

The purpose of this document is to present the outcomes of the survey and to understand what measures exist to prevent and face acts of violence within healthcare organizations.
Trustee Articles

Physician Burnout Demands Bold Action

Burnout is a multifaceted syndrome encompassing three primary components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.
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AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 75 | Evolv Technology

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, Vice President of Business Management and Operations at the AHA is joined by Jason Grellner, Former Executive Director of Mercy Healthcare and Current Vice President and Head of Healthcare for Evolv Technology. Their discussion delves into the workforce challenges with workplace violence, the unique challenges healthcare environments face when dealing with armed intruders, and the strategies that can be implemented to mitigate these threats.
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Mitigating Targeted Violence in Health Care Settings

Targeted violence in health care is a serious concern, as it can compromise access to and delivery of care, create a hostile work environment, and impact the overall safety and quality of the health care experience.
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Navigating the Rising Tide of Violence: Ensuring Safety in Health Care Environments Dec 12

Join leaders in security and health care for a panel discussion on the increasing prevalence of workplace violence in health care settings. The panel will explore critical topics including the rise in violence, how to distinguish between violent and uncomfortable interactions, and the impact these incidents have on safety. Learn proven violence prevention techniques and discover strategies for building trust in safety protocols.
Press Releases

AHA Statement on the Introduction of The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act

Without caregivers, our health care system will collapse. The millions of dedicated health care workers across this country should never fear for their safety when they are working to save lives. But the sad reality is that many of them do. We ask much of the nurses, physicians and other clinicians and caregivers who have dedicated themselves to making our communities healthier.
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The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act

The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act introduced June 7, 2022, by Representatives Dean (D-PA) and Bucshon (R-IN).