The Department of Health and Human Services will host a Nov. 14 listening session with health care systems and other stakeholders on its plan to create a National Healthcare System Action Alliance to Advance Patient Safety. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will invite U.S. health care systems and other stakeholders to join the Action Alliance to advance safety for patients and health care workers. Register to listen to the 1 p.m. ET webcast here.

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The AHA Oct. 1 published an issue brief on how evidence-based de-escalation strategies can help hospitals and health systems prevent violence, improve safety…
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A Capitol Hill briefing Sept. 17 in Washington, D.C., hosted by 11 national healthcare organizations, including the AHA, highlighted the growing epidemic…
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The AHA will host a webinar Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET on how to implement behavioral threat assessment and management programs to address workforce violence risks,…
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June 5, 2026 is #HAVhope Friday, a national day of awareness highlighting how America’s hospitals and health systems prevent violence in their workplaces and…
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The AHA will recognize the Hospital Against Violence initiative’s 10th annual #HAVhope National Day of Awareness on June 5. The day highlights how America’s…
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Elizabeth Mort, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer at Joint Commission, breaks down the five critical priorities boards must focus on —…