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Trustee Magazine Articles

Addressing Violence in the Hospital Community

Jim Leonard, M.D., is president and CEO of Carle Health based in Urbana, Ill., connects the dots for boards addressing violence in hospitals.
Toolkits/Methodology

Implementing Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM)

The AHA has partnered with the FBI’s Behavior Analysis Unit-1 to co-develop resources to prevent targeted violence in health care settings.
Initiatives/Campaigns
Public

Hospitals Against Violence | HAVhope

The Hospitals Against Violence (HAV) initiative exists to share examples and best practices with the field about workplace and community violence.
Guides and Reports
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Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: Prevent and Protect

This document presents 14 distinct chapters on implementing behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) strategies within ho
News

AHA, ACEP, others ask CMS for guidance on signage against violence in EDs

The AHA, the American College of Emergency Physicians and eight other organizations Jan. 20 urged () the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue clear written guidance enabling hospitals to post signage in emergency departments that would discourage threats and violence against health care workers.
Issue Landing Page
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Supporting Victims and Communities of Mass Violence Incidents

The Hospitals Against Violence Initiative (HAV) is proud to partner with the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center (NMVVRC) to provide resources and support surrounding incidents of mass violence for the communities and patients served by our hospitals and health systems.
News

Guide highlights strategies for hospitals to manage mass violence incidents

The AHA, in partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina’s National Mass Violence Center, Jan. 13 released a new guide for hospital and health care leaders on how to prepare for, respond, mitigate and recover from mass violence incidents.
Event

Safeguarding Hospital Leadership: Strategies to Protect All Personnel in Today’s Health Care Environment

oin us for an insightful webinar exploring how hospitals and health care organizations can better protect their senior leaders in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Event

Advancing Hospital Safety and Team Resilience

In this Leadership Scan, hospital executives will share practical, solution-driven strategies their organizations are using to reduce violence, strengthen resilience, and foster a culture of healing. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to embed trauma-informed practices into safety programs, align leadership with frontline needs, and advance organizational cultures where both patients and caregivers can thrive.