Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is a priority issue for hospitals and health issues. The American Hospital Association Hospitals Against Violence (HAV) initiative works with hospitals and health systems to address this issue.
An AHA blog published today highlights how SSM Health is confronting workplace violence with a comprehensive, team-based hospital safety program that integrates staff training, facility design improvements and leadership commitment. READ MORE
Workplace violence prevention in health care has become one of the most urgent priorities for hospitals and health care systems nationwide.
Hospitals and health systems are experiencing significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for the patients and communities they serve. As Congress begins to focus on its end-of-the-year work, America’s hospitals and health systems respectfully request that you…
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.
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.
Targeted violence in health care is a serious and growing concern among patients, workers, providers, and communities. To assist in addressing these concerns, the AHA has partnered with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit to promote violence prevention strategies and address the escalating threats…
The AHA will host a webinar Aug. 13 from 1-2 p.m. ET that will explore strategies and proven de-escalation techniques unique to addressing workplace violence in health care settings.
Federal data shows that health care workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than other workers.
It is important to engage with your lawmakers while they are home and discuss the impact that the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act and additional policy proposals that are under consideration will have on hospitals’ ability to provide care.
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