Protecting Health Care Workers: Addressing the Impact of Interpersonal Violence

Protecting Health Care Workers: Addressing the Impact of Interpersonal Violence

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 
1 - 2 p.m. Eastern; noon - 1 p.m. Central; 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific  

Health care workers dedicate their lives to caring for others, yet many face challenges that can affect their safety and well-being—including 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.  

Attendees Will Learn:

• The connection between interpersonal violence and workplace violence in health care settings, and why it matters.
• Warning signs and risk factors that may indicate an employee is experiencing interpersonal violence.
• Strategies for prevention and intervention, including trauma-informed approaches and safety planning.

Speaker(s):

Jason J. Grellner  
Vice President and Head of Healthcare  
Evolv Technology 

Jennifer Gadsky, MSW, LCSW
Executive Director 
ALIVE, Inc. - Alternatives to Living In Violent Environments