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AHA, ACEP, others ask CMS for guidance on signage against violence in EDs
The AHA, the American College of Emergency Physicians and eight other organizations Jan. 20 urged () the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue clear written guidance enabling hospitals to post signage in emergency departments that would discourage threats and violence against health care workers.
Supporting Victims and Communities of Mass Violence Incidents
The Hospitals Against Violence Initiative (HAV) is proud to partner with the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center (NMVVRC) to provide resources and support surrounding incidents of mass violence for the communities and patients served by our hospitals and health systems.
Guide highlights strategies for hospitals to manage mass violence incidents
The AHA, in partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina’s National Mass Violence Center, Jan. 13 released a new guide for hospital and health care leaders on how to prepare for, respond, mitigate and recover from mass violence incidents.
Safeguarding Hospital Leadership: Strategies to Protect All Personnel in Today’s Health Care Environment
oin us for an insightful webinar exploring how hospitals and health care organizations can better protect their senior leaders in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
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.
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:
De-escalating Workplace Violence by 75% with WellSpan Health
As we observe AHA’s 8th annual #HAVHope Day, it's an important reminder that many hospital and health system leaders are looking for solutions to address the root causes of violence in their organizations and communities.
Protecting Health Care Workers: Addressing the Impact of Interpersonal Violence
This webinar will explore how experiences of violence outside the workplace can influence safety within health care settings. We’ll discuss how organizations can recognize signs of distress, support affected employees, create safe reporting pathways, and foster a culture of safety and prevention.
Workplace Violence Prevention in Hospitals: SSM Health’s United Front
Workplace violence prevention in health care has become one of the most urgent priorities for hospitals and health care systems nationwide.
Hearing the Voices of Human Trafficking Victims
For health care professionals, victims of human trafficking aren’t easy to spot, and many victims are reluctant to share much about the horror they endured.