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Workplace Violence Prevention | Strengthening the Health Care Workforce
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and health system teams experienced violence, from bullying and incivility to active shooters, intimate partner violence, cyberattacks, homicides and suicides. However, the compounding trauma of the pandemic has heightened the need to create a safer workplace, both physically and psychologically, and a more resilient workforce.
AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 75 | Evolv Technology
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, Vice President of Business Management and Operations at the AHA is joined by Jason Grellner, Former Executive Director of Mercy Healthcare and Current Vice President and Head of Healthcare for Evolv Technology. Their discussion delves into the workforce challenges with workplace violence, the unique challenges healthcare environments face when dealing with armed intruders, and the strategies that can be implemented to mitigate these threats.
ACTION NEEDED: Contact Lawmakers on Important Issues Facing Hospitals and Health Systems
While lawmakers are in their district, it is important for the field to engage with members of Congress to remind them of the importance of preserving access to care by continuing to fund vital programs like telehealth and hospital-at-home waivers, and avoiding harmful policies such as site-neutral payments and Medicaid DSH cuts.
Protecting the Care Environment: Layered, Outside-In Defense Against Workplace Violence
Speakers will examine the role of primary and secondary screening in a health care setting, emphasizing how targeted secondary screening supports safety while preserving patient flow and dignity. The session will also highlight why technology alone is not enough, underscoring the importance of training, protocols and ongoing development for the people responsible for operating security systems and making real-time decisions. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how risk-informed design, screening workflows and human readiness work together to create safer, more resilient health care environments.
Boardroom Brief: How Boards Contribute to a Safe Workplace and Community
This brief intends to raise awareness about violence as a public health issue and provides resources for boards to work with hospital and health system leaders to build safer workplaces and communities.
AHA/ACEP, Others Urge CMS to Allow Hospitals to Post Anti-violence Signage in EDs
We respectfully request that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issue clear guidance enabling hospitals to post appropriate signage in emergency departments (EDs) to discourage threats and acts of violence against health care workers, consistent with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Mental Health First Aid: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Violence
In this conversation, Thomas Ahr, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Hospital Sisters Health System, details how the health system is prioritizing prevention, supporting staff after incidents, and turning safety into a leadership responsibility.
Fact Sheet: Health Care Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the Need for a Federal Legislative Response
Congress should enact the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which provides health care workplace protections against violence similar to those that exist for flight crews, flight attendants and airport workers.
Fact Sheet: Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the Need for a Federal Legislative Response
For the past decade, the health care field has experienced a sharp increase in workplace violence.
AHA podcast: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Violence
Thomas Ahr, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Hospital Sisters Health System, details how the system is prioritizing workplace violence prevention, supporting staff after incidents, and turning safety into a leadership responsibility.