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ASPR Makes Recommendations on Preventing Workplace Violence
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response May 21 released a bulletin on workplace violence in health care that includes recommendations for strengthening security protocols, enhancing emergency preparedness, supporting workforce mental health and promoting information sharing.
AHA podcast: The Evolving Roles of Chaplains in Health Care Well-being
Jason Lesandrini, Ph.D., assistant vice president of ethics, advanced care planning, spiritual health and language access services at Wellstar Health System, and Kelsey White, Ph.D., assistant prof
View latest updates to AHA’s website on addressing stress and coping
The AHA has updated the Stress and Coping Resources website, which contains valuable information and resources t
AHA expresses support for Save Healthcare Workers Act
The AHA May 8 voiced support for the Save Healthcare Workers Act to House and Senate sponsors of the legislation. The bipartisan bill would make it a federal crime to assault hospital workers, similar to current federal law protecting airline and airport workers.
AHA-supported bipartisan legislation introduced in House and Senate would protect health care workers from violence
The Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R.3178/S.1600) — bipartisan legislation that would make it a crime to assault hospital workers, similar to the current federal law protecting airline and airport workers — was introduced May 5 in the House and Senate.
AHA issues statement in response to shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital
A shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital Feb. 22 in York, Pa., left the suspected gunman and a police officer dead and injured others, according to multiple outlets. AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack Feb. 23 issued the following statement in response.
Agencies release guide on selecting and integrating security into operational technology products
A guide published Jan.
OSHA ends efforts to establish COVID-19 safety standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jan. 13 announced that it terminated efforts to establish a final COVID-19 safety standard to protect workers in health care settings.
AHA podcast: Addressing Rising Violence in Health Care — Insights on Collaborative Safety Strategies
In this new "Safety Speaks" conversation, Barbara Griffith, M.D., president of Duke Raleigh Hospital, discusses the successful steps the organization has taken to address the sharp rise in workplace violence, and how reducing violent incidents requires collaboration among multiple support agencies.
AHA urges Congress to act on key priorities for hospitals before end of the year
In comments Nov. 12 to majority and minority leaders of the House and Senate, the AHA requested that Congress act on key priorities for hospitals and health systems before the end of 2024.