AHA releases new board resource to address workplace violence 

Aug 21, 2023 - 02:31 PM
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AHA’s Trustee Services and Hospitals Against Violence teams have released a new brief to raise awareness about violence as a public health issue with hospital and health system boards. The brief discusses board involvement and oversight and provides resources to help leaders build safer workplaces and communities.  

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