Hospitals Against Violence
In this Leadership Dialogue, I’m joined by Claire Zangerle, chief executive officer of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and AHA senior vice president and chief nurse executive.
Health care professionals dedicate their lives to healing others, yet are among the most at risk for workplace violence.
Federal data shows that health care workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than other workers.
This session will explore hands-on strategies and proven de-escalation techniques tailored to the unique challenges of health care settings. Join security and de-escalation training experts as they share compassionate techniques to provide all levels of health care staff with the confidence needed…
America’s hospitals and health systems experience firsthand the devastating impact all forms of violence have on individuals’ lives and health. And they see how violence can ripple through a community, affecting not just the injured but their family, friends and neighbors.As beacons of healing,…
The AHA June 2 released a new, comprehensive report that measures the substantial financial resources hospitals and health systems spend on preventing and responding to violence in their facilities and communities.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a new, comprehensive report that measures the substantial financial resources hospitals and health systems spend on preventing and responding to violence in their facilities and communities.
KEY FINDINGS:Violence, including workplace (in-facility) and community violence, abuse, and threatening behavior, is a significant public health issue affecting the U.S. health system and communities.This incidence of violence has significantly increased in the U.S.
The AHA, hospitals and health systems will recognize the ninth annual #HAVhope Friday on June 6. Visit the HAVhope website to prepare for the national day of awareness.
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.