/ en Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:12:06 -0500 Fri, 04 Apr 25 08:19:44 -0500 /news/perspective/2025-04-04-protecting-health-care-workers-and-communities-violence <p>America’s hospitals and health systems are places of healing, hope and health. They strive to deliver quality care every hour of every day for everyone and do so in the safest possible environment for patients and care teams.</p><p>However, we have seen an increase in violent actions and threats against health care workers and in health care settings. Federal data shows that health care workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers overall. Just last month a social media post alleged active planning of a coordinated, multi-city terrorist attack targeting hospitals; thankfully the FBI last week said after an extensive investigation and intelligence review, they did not identify “any specific credible threat targeted against hospitals in any U.S. city.”</p><p>For nearly a decade, the <a href="/hospitals-against-violence-havhope" target="_blank" title="AHA's Hospitals Against Violence Initiative">AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence</a> initiative has shone a light on how hospitals and health systems are working to heal victims of violence as well as their communities, prevent further acts of violence, and address violence in the workplace. The AHA collaborates with partner organizations to develop and share many resources for hospitals to use to address community and workplace violence.</p><p>Because violence can compromise access to and delivery of care, create a difficult work environment, and impact the overall safety and quality of the health care experience,  the AHA worked with the FBI to share a <a href="/mitigating-targeted-violence-health-care-settings" target="_blank" title="Mitigating violence in health care settings resource">resource on mitigating targeted violence in health care settings</a>. Other resources include podcasts and webinars, as well as issue briefs focused on providing trauma support for hospital and health system team members and exploring how violence mitigation efforts can fit effectively into an organization’s culture of safety.</p><p>In addition, the Hospitals Against Violence initiative has shared examples from hospitals and health systems across the country of how they are addressing workplace violence using both best practices and individual solutions that can be tailored based on an organization’s size, resources and culture. Strategies include hospital security and threat assessment teams collaborating with local police departments and other community partners on violence mitigation tactics such as de-escalation training, staff duress alarms, enhanced surveillance security technology and more effective visitor identification policies, among many other measures. Other hospitals are decreasing incidents of workplace violence by upgrading their incident reporting system, boosting prevention education and meticulously tracking data to help prevent future incidents.</p><p>While hospitals and health systems continue to enhance efforts to keep patients, caregivers and communities safe, the AHA continues to advocate for Congress to pass legislation that would provide health care workers federal protections from violence, similar to those that apply to aircraft and airport workers. The AHA spearheaded the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral legislation during the last Congress and is working to have legislation introduced in this Congress.</p><p>Violence has no place in our communities or in health care settings. We must keep working together to end the cycle of violence and ensure that our nation’s caregivers can focus on what they do best — advancing health for patients and communities.</p> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:19:44 -0500 Workplace Violence /news/headline/2025-02-24-aha-issues-statement-response-shooting-pennsylvania-hospital <p>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 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7299479157090959360">statement</a> in response:   <br><br>“We are deeply mourning the tragic loss of life in yesterday’s horrific hospital shooting at UPMC. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and the entire UPMC community. Hospitals are sanctuaries of healing, where dedicated nurses, physicians, and other team members work tirelessly to care for patients. We cannot allow these types of violent acts to persist. As a nation, we must unite and take decisive action to end this relentless cycle of violence.” </p> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:01:37 -0600 Workplace Violence <div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-8"><p>The AHA today sent a letter to executives at HBO, CNN, and Warner Bros. Discovery taking issue with comments made by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=dskdjJJ7bnQ" title="Bill Maher letter">Bill Maher on his sho</a>w last Friday calling for acts of violence against people working in health care. The letter from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack follows.</p><h2>AHA LETTER</h2><p><em>Bill Maher’s “Eat the Rich” segment on January 24, 2025, included deeply concerning and incendiary calls to murder those working in American health care. While it took Mr. Maher eight minutes to finally condemn the use of violence, when viewers often see only eight second clips, his message was dangerous because it could provoke greater violence. At a time when violence against health care workers is escalating, HBO should be using its powerful platform and profile more responsibly.</em></p><p><em>While we acknowledge that American health care is far from perfect, hospitals play an important role in protecting our communities against violence, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When someone is shot or assaulted, they are rushed to a hospital. Those hospitals – their doctors, nurses, and staff – offer life-saving care to these victims of violence. They heal the bullet wounds, sew the stitches, and offer comfort to families whose loved ones are in the gravest conditions. And when providing this care, these hospitals treat every patient the same, regardless of their ability to pay.</em></p><p><em>I can take a joke. But someone has already paid with their life, and calling for the murder of others is not a joke. Satire and comedic relief are important. But they are not as important as protecting the lives of those on the frontlines of health care. On behalf of America’s hospitals, I hope that HBO will consider its words more carefully when promoting violence against anyone—and especially against those who routinely answer the call to care for those impacted by violence. That, I hope we can agree, is no laughing matter.</em></p><h2>FURTHER QUESTIONS </h2><p>If you have further questions, please contact the AHA at 800-424-4301.</p></div><div class="col-md-4"><a href="/system/files/media/file/2025/01/aha-member-advisory-for-hospital-and-health-system-leaders-advisory-1-27-2025.pdf"><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/cover-aha-member-advisory-for-hospital-and-health-system-leaders-advisory-1-27-2025.png" data-entity-uuid="7f7fb66e-acc4-4d55-8d92-6110e00d17e4" data-entity-type="file" alt="AHA Member Advisory Image" width="682" height="882"></a></div></div></div> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:18:58 -0600 Workplace Violence /education-events/impact-safety-employee-wellbeing-and-patient-care <div class="raw-html-embed"> #block-mainpagecontent article > div > div > div.col-md-8{ width: 100%; } .panel-body { display: flex; flex-flow: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 10px; } .panel-body>div{ /*border:solid 1px red;*/ margin-bottom:10px } .page-header {order: 1; flex-basis:100%} .event-format {order: 2; flex-grow: 1} .event-dates {order: 3; flex-grow: 1;} .event-cost {order: 4; flex-grow: 1; flex-basis: 25%} .event-type {order: 5; flex-basis: 33%} .event-host {order: 8; flex-grow: 1;} .event-contact-info {order: 6; flex-grow: 2; flex-basis: 33%} .event-description {order: 3; flex-grow: 1} .event-sponsors {order: 9; flex-grow: 1;} .event-registration-link {order: 9;margin: auto 15%;} .page-header{ margin: 0px 0 10px; } h1{ margin:0px } h3{ margin:0px } h4{ color:#003087; font-size:27px; } </div><div class="row"><div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 center_body"><h2>AHA Affinity Forum Session Two</h2><p>Workplace violence impacts health care professionals and the patients they care for, but mitigating the risk may come with complex challenges. In session two of the <a href="/affinity-forum/addressing-workplace-violence-health-care-2025" title="View the whole series">AHA Affinity Forum</a> Elisa Arespacochaga, Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Workforce, AHA, and Andrea Greco, Senior Vice President of Health care Safety, CENTEGIX discuss how vulnerabilities to safety can severely impact the caregiver and patient experience. Learn how investing in safety can improve employee engagement and well-being, retention and recruitment, and patient care overall.</p><p>Each session will last 60 minutes to allow time for the panel discussion and interaction with attendees. Submit your questions ahead of time to contribute to the discussion and address issues that are unique to your organization, or role.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, January 15, 2025 at 12 - 1 p.m. Eastern; 11 a.m. - noon Central; 9 - 10 a.m. Pacific</strong></p></div><div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6"><h4>Panel Discussion Replay</h4><div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"></div><p><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary ext" href="/system/files/media/file/2025/01/aha-affinity-forum_CENTEGIX_Session2_Impact-of-safety.pdf" target="_blank" title="View the presentation/deck from the panel discussion" rel="noopener nofollow">Presentation / Deck</a></p></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-1"> </div><div class="col-sm-10"> /* people */ .people { margin-top: 50px; } .people img:nth-child(1) { border-radius: 200px; -moz-border-radius: 200px; -webkit-border-radius: 200px; margin-bottom: 10px } .people img:nth-child(1):hover { opacity: .7 } @media (max-width:991px) { .people { margin: auto; 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As we wrap up 2024, we’re sharing highlights from two of our most popular episodes of the year. Advancing Health returns with new episodes in 2025. Until then, we hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful holidays and a happy New Year!</p><hr><div></div><p> </p> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:58:38 -0600 Workplace Violence /education-events/layered-approach-addressing-workplace-violence <div class="raw-html-embed"> #block-mainpagecontent article > div > div > div.col-md-8{ width: 100%; } .panel-body { display: flex; flex-flow: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 10px; } .panel-body>div{ /*border:solid 1px red;*/ margin-bottom:10px } .page-header {order: 1; flex-basis:100%} .event-format {order: 2; flex-grow: 1} .event-dates {order: 3; flex-grow: 1;} .event-cost {order: 4; flex-grow: 1; flex-basis: 25%} .event-type {order: 5; flex-basis: 33%} .event-host {order: 8; flex-grow: 1;} .event-contact-info {order: 6; flex-grow: 2; flex-basis: 33%} .event-description {order: 3; flex-grow: 1} .event-sponsors {order: 9; flex-grow: 1;} .event-registration-link {order: 9;margin: auto 15%;} .page-header{ margin: 0px 0 10px; } h1{ margin:0px } h3{ margin:0px } h4{ color:#003087; font-size:27px; } </div><div class="row"><div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 center_body"><h4>AHA Affinity Forum Session One</h4><p>Workplace violence continues to threaten health care professionals, but mitigating the risk may come with complex challenges. In session one of the <a href="/affinity-forum/addressing-workplace-violence-health-care-2025" title="View the whole series">AHA Affinity Forum</a>, we’ll focus on how to analyze the unique needs of your organization and create a layered approach to violence mitigation. A layered and comprehensive safety plan can help you protect your organization and empower your teams to deliver exceptional patient care in a safe and supportive environment.</p><p>Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president of clinical affairs and workforce, AHA, and Andrea Greco, senior vice president of health care safety, CENTEGIX, will host Kala Bettis, MA, LSC, LAC, LPC, integrated behavioral health supervisor, Vail Health Behavioral Health, to discuss how to analyze the unique needs of your organization and create a layered approach to violence mitigation.</p><p>Each session will last 60 minutes to allow time for the panel discussion and interaction with attendees. Submit your questions ahead of time to contribute to the discussion and address issues that are unique to your organization, or role.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12 - 1 p.m. Eastern; 11 a.m. - noon Central; 9 - 10 a.m. Pacific </strong></p></div><div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6"><h4>Panel Discussion Replay</h4><div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"></div><p><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary ext" href="/system/files/media/file/2024/12/aha-affinity-forum_CENTEGIX_Session1_layered-approach.pdf" target="_blank" title="View the presentation/deck from the panel discussion" rel="noopener nofollow">Presentation / Deck</a></p></div> <div> <aside> <h3>Reserve Your Spot</h3> <div class="raw-html-embed">   MktoForms2.loadForm("//sponsors.aha.org", "710-ZLL-651", 4218); MktoForms2.whenReady(function(form) { if(form.getId() == 4218) { form.onSuccess(function(values, followUpUrl) { form.getFormElem().hide(); document.getElementById("successAndErrorMessages").innerHTML = `<p>Thank you for your RSVP. 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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.</p><hr><div></div> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:50:26 -0600 Workplace Violence /aha-center-health-innovation-market-scan/2024-11-19-navigating-rising-tide-violence-health-care-environments <div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-8"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Navigating-the-Rising-Tide-of-Violence-in-Health-Care-Environments.png" data-entity-uuid="a61f10b8-de48-4950-a316-64a4d81bbc68" data-entity-type="file" alt="Navigating the Rising Tide of Violence in Health Care Environments. A clinician in scrubs stands with his arms extended and palms up behind a shattered window with a bullet hole in it." width="100%" height="100%"></p><p><a href="https://www.bls.gov/iif/factsheets/workplace-violence-2021-2022.htm#:~:text=Health%20care%20and%20social%20assistance%20experienced%20the%20highest%20counts%20and%20annualized%20incidence%20rates%20for%20workplace%20violence%20of%20any%20private%20industry%20sector%20over%20the%20two%2Dyear%20period%20from%202021%2D2022." target="_blank" title="U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Workplace Violence 2021 - 2022">Health care and social services experience the highest rates of injuries caused by workplace violence</a>, according to the Department of Labor, jeopardizing their ability to care for their communities. What does all this mean for your organization and how can you respond effectively to ensure the safety and security of your workforce?</p><p>Join leaders in security and health care for an <a href="https://aha-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317302200730/WN_vwrhA0PMSAGxzVYaa8jvaQ#/registration" target="_blank" title="AHA ZOOM: 12-12-24 Navigating the Rising Tide of Violence: Ensuring Safety in Health Care Environments Leadership Scan">AHA Leadership Scan panel discussion</a> on the increasing prevalence of workplace violence in health care settings. The panel will explore critical topics, including the rise in violence, how to distinguish between violent and uncomfortable interactions, and the impact these incidents have on safety. Learn proven violence prevention techniques and discover strategies for building trust in safety protocols.</p><p>The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 1-2 p.m. EST; noon-1 p.m. CST and 10-11 a.m. PST.</p><p><a href="https://aha-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317302200730/WN_vwrhA0PMSAGxzVYaa8jvaQ#/registration" target="_blank" title="AHA ZOOM: 12-12-24 Navigating the Rising Tide of Violence: Ensuring Safety in Health Care Environments Leadership Scan"><span><strong>Register now</strong></span></a><strong> for this free event.</strong></p></div><div class="col-md-4"><p><a href="/center" title="Visit the AHA Center for Health Innovation landing page."><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/logo-aha-innovation-center-color-sm.jpg" data-entity-uuid="7ade6b12-de98-4d0b-965f-a7c99d9463c5" alt="AHA Center for Health Innovation logo" width="721" height="130" data-entity- type="file" class="align-center"></a></p><p><a href="/center/form/innovation-subscription"><img src="/sites/default/files/2019-04/Market_Scan_Call_Out_360x300.png" data-entity-uuid data-entity-type alt width="360" height="300"></a></p></div></div></div>.field_featured_image { position: absolute; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); height: 1px; width: 1px; margin: -1px; padding: 0; border: 0; } .featured-image{ position: absolute; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); height: 1px; width: 1px; margin: -1px; padding: 0; border: 0; } Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:15:00 -0600 Workplace Violence /education-events/defense-offense-leveraging-data-drive-continuous-improvement <div class="raw-html-embed"> #block-mainpagecontent article > div > div > div.col-md-8{ width: 100%; } .panel-body { display: flex; flex-flow: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 10px; } .panel-body>div{ /*border:solid 1px red;*/ margin-bottom:10px } .page-header {order: 1; flex-basis:100%} .event-format {order: 2; flex-grow: 1} .event-dates {order: 3; flex-grow: 1;} .event-cost {order: 4; flex-grow: 1; flex-basis: 25%} .event-type {order: 5; flex-basis: 33%} .event-host {order: 8; flex-grow: 1;} .event-contact-info {order: 6; flex-grow: 2; flex-basis: 33%} .event-description {order: 3; flex-grow: 1} .event-sponsors {order: 9; flex-grow: 1;} .event-registration-link {order: 9;margin: auto 15%;} .panel-body .field_email > div { display:inline } .page-header{ margin: 0px 0 10px; } h1{ margin:0px } h3{ margin:0px } h4{ color:#003087; font-size:27px; } </div><div class="row"><div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 center_body"><h2>AHA Affinity Forum Session Three</h2><p>Workplace violence impacts health care professionals and the patients they care for, but mitigating the risk may come with complex challenges. In session three of the <a href="/affinity-forum/addressing-workplace-violence-health-care-2025" title="View the whole series">AHA Affinity Forum</a> Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president of clinical affairs and workforce, AHA, Eddie Jones, director of security operations, CHRISTUS Health, and Andrea Greco, senior vice president of health care safety, CENTEGIX, discuss how workplace safety is an evolving risk. Even after security enhancements are implemented, there is a consistent need for evaluation and continuous improvement. See how you can leverage data and proactively plan to ensure an ongoing culture of safety.</p><p>Each session will last 60 minutes to allow time for the panel discussion and interaction with attendees. Submit your questions ahead of time to contribute to the discussion and address issues that are unique to your organization, or role.</p><p><strong>Wednesday, February 27, 2025 at 12 - 1 p.m. Eastern; 11 a.m. - noon Central; 9 - 10 a.m. Pacific</strong></p></div> <div> <aside> <h3> Reserve Your Spot </h3> <div class="raw-html-embed">   MktoForms2.loadForm("//sponsors.aha.org", "710-ZLL-651", 4220); MktoForms2.whenReady(function(form) { if(form.getId() == 4220) { form.onSuccess(function(values, followUpUrl) { form.getFormElem().hide(); document.getElementById("successAndErrorMessages").innerHTML = ` <p> Thank you for your RSVP. 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