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U.S. Hospitals and Health Systems Enhance Patient Safety

Hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing innovative programs to connect with their communities and enhance patient safety.
Boardroom Briefs

Boardroom Brief: How Boards Contribute to a Safe Workplace and Community

This brief intends to raise awareness about violence as a public health issue and provides resources for boards to work with hospital and health system leaders to build safer workplaces and communities.
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About AHA Hospitals Against Violence Initiative

HAV supports AHA members and the health care field as they work to combat workplace and community violence by:
Event

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

Speakers will examine the role of primary and secondary screening in a health care setting, emphasizing how targeted secondary screening supports safety while preserving patient flow and dignity. The session will also highlight why technology alone is not enough, underscoring the importance of training, protocols and ongoing development for the people responsible for operating security systems and making real-time decisions. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how risk-informed design, screening workflows and human readiness work together to create safer, more resilient health care environments.
Initiatives/Campaigns
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Hospitals Against Violence | HAVhope

The Hospitals Against Violence (HAV) initiative exists to share examples and best practices with the field about workplace and community violence.
News
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Hospitals Work to Improve Patient Safety Every Day

Hospitals and health systems across the country vary in size, as well as the types of services and specialties they offer. They also offer many different programs to meet the unique needs of the communities they serve.
Action Alert
Member Non-Fed

Contact Rep. Before March 18 E&C Subcommittee on Affordability

This is the next in a series of hearings examining health care costs and exploring options to make care more affordable.
Testimony
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AHA House E&C Testimony on Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape.
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Advancing Hospital Safety and Team Resilience

In this Leadership Scan, hospital executives will share practical, solution-driven strategies their organizations are using to reduce violence, strengthen resilience, and foster a culture of healing. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to embed trauma-informed practices into safety programs, align leadership with frontline needs, and advance organizational cultures where both patients and caregivers can thrive.