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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.

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.

Webinar to highlight hospital safety strategies

Health care executives will share trauma-informed strategies to reduce violence, support staff and foster healing during an AHA webinar Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. ET.

Dedication of health care workers recognized in AHA’s Forever Grateful toolkit

The AHA’s latest Forever Grateful social media toolkit includes posts and graphics expressing support and appreciation for all health care workers.

AHA blog: SSM Health’s united front on workplace violence prevention

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 impr
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Workplace Violence Prevention in Hospitals: SSM Health’s United Front

Workplace violence prevention in health care has become one of the most urgent priorities for hospitals and health care systems nationwide.
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Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Workplace Safety for Health Care Professionals with AHA and AONL Executive Claire Zangerle

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.

Webinar to highlight de-escalation in addressing workplace violence

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.
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Chair File: Building a Safer Workplace

Federal data shows that health care workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than other workers.