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Protecting the Care Environment: Layered, Outside-In Defense Against Workplace Violence

Protecting the Care Environment: Layered, Outside-In Defense Against Workplace Violence
News

Senate Aging Committee holds hearing on physician burnout 

The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing Feb. 11 on issues impacting physician burnout.
Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet: Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the Need for a Federal Legislative Response

For the past decade, the health care field has experienced a sharp increase in workplace violence.
News

AHA expresses support for Save Healthcare Workers Act

The AHA May 8 voiced support for the Save Healthcare Workers Act to House and Senate sponsors of the legislation. The bipartisan bill would make it a federal crime to assault hospital workers, similar to current federal law protecting airline and airport workers.
News

Infographic highlights Save Healthcare Workers Act, impacts of violence in hospitals and health systems

An AHA infographic highlighting the Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R. 3178/S. 1600) includes statistics on the prevalence of workplace violence and its impacts on health care workers
Press Releases

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.
Letter/Comment
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AHA Supports House Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R. 3178)

AHA expresses support for the House Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R. 3178).
Letter/Comment
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AHA Supports Senate Save Healthcare Workers Act (S. 1600)

AHA expresses support for the Senate Save Healthcare Workers Act (S. 1600).
Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet: Health Care Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the Need for a Federal Legislative Response

Congress should enact the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which provides health care workplace protections against violence similar to those that exist for flight crews, flight attendants and airport workers.
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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.