AHA podcast: Codes of Conduct — An Approach to Reducing Workplace Violence

Apr 19, 2023 - 03:45 PM
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Three Massachusetts health care leaders discuss a new state Code of Conduct for patients and visitors to reduce violence and assaults against health care workers. LISTEN HERE

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