Understanding Origins of Violence in Health Care Facilities

Understanding Origins of Violence in Health Care Facilities   
Safety and Security Best Practices  

Tuesday, October 15, 2024    
1 - 2 p.m. Eastern; noon - 1 p.m. Central; 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific  

Violence in health care facilities is an increasingly concerning trend in the United States. Health care workers are facing rising incidents of physical and verbal assaults, significantly impacting hospitals, staff, visitors and patients.  

Health care workers, particularly nurses, are now five times more likely to experience violence on the job than workers in other sectors. The ongoing rise in violent incidents was exacerbated by the pandemic, which led to higher stress levels among patients and their families. Safety concerns are not only affecting the mental and physical well-being of health care workers but can also compromise the quality of patient care. Fear of violence can lead to distracted care, increased burnout and higher turnover rates among staff, which in turn strains hospital resources and impacts patient outcomes.  

By implementing a comprehensive strategy combined of legislative support, robust safety protocols, investing in new technology and ongoing staff education, hospitals can better protect their employees and ensure a safer environment for everyone involved. Join both Jason Grellner, former executive director of Mercy Healthcare and current vice president and head of healthcare for Evolv Technology, and Drew Neckar, the president & principal consultant at Security Advisors Consulting Group LLC, in an insightful and interactive webinar dedicated to addressing violence in health care facilities.

Attendees Will Learn:

• More about the scope of violence in health care.  
• The associated impact violence has on health care staff and patients.  
• Best practices to identify future incidents of violence.  
• Best practices for a wholistic approach to violence.  
• More about targeted violence in health care and the importance of threat assessment and threat management.  

Speakers:

Jason J. Grellner 
Vice President and Head of Healthcare 
Evolv Technology

Drew Neckar 
President & Principal Consultant 
Security Advisors Consulting Group LLC