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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).
Workplace Violence, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), Access to Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Workers, Advocacy & Public Policy, Hospitals Against Violence
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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.
Workplace Violence, Behavioral Health Intervention & Issues Prevention, Telling the Hospital Story, Workforce
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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.
Workplace Violence, Workforce, Hospitals Against Violence, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy
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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.
Workplace Violence, Advocacy & Public Policy, SAVE Act

Working in Health Care: Health Care Physical Environment Worker Qualification Education & Exam Review

Protect patients, staff and visitors with your awareness of the construction challenges unique to a health care site.
Project Management, Risk Management, Planning, Design, and Construction, Safety Management

Application of NFPA 99 in Health Care Facilities

Successfully pass any inspection related to compliance with NFPA 99, 2012 edition, by learning a risk-based approach to systems and equipment.
Compliance, Risk Management, Safety Management, Maintenance and Operations

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.
Audio/Podcasts, Workplace Violence, Hospitals Against Violence

Mastering Difficult Conversations: Practical Strategies for Success  

This webinar will explore the psychological and emotional factors that make these discussions challenging and provide practical strategies to manage them effectively. You will learn mindfulness techniques to maintain composure under pressure and simple, in-the-moment tools to communicate thoughtfully. By the end of the session, you will have actionable skills you can apply immediately to stay calm, focused, and effective during any difficult conversation.
Change Management, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence (EI), Workplace

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.
Hospitals Against Violence, Workplace Safety