Hospitals Against Violence
America’s hospitals and health systems experience firsthand the devastating impact all forms of violence have on individuals’ lives and health. And they see how violence can ripple through a community, affecting not just the injured but their family, friends and neighbors.As beacons of healing,…
The AHA June 2 released a new, comprehensive report that measures the substantial financial resources hospitals and health systems spend on preventing and responding to violence in their facilities and communities.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a new, comprehensive report that measures the substantial financial resources hospitals and health systems spend on preventing and responding to violence in their facilities and communities.
KEY FINDINGS:Violence, including workplace (in-facility) and community violence, abuse, and threatening behavior, is a significant public health issue affecting the U.S. health system and communities.This incidence of violence has significantly increased in the U.S.
The AHA, hospitals and health systems will recognize the ninth annual #HAVhope Friday on June 6. Visit the HAVhope website to prepare for the national day of awareness.
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.
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.
See the Member Advisory with information from the AHA.
Addressing Violence in Health Care Settings Protecting Staff, Patient and Visitors with Technology-Driven Safety Concepts Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1 - 2 p.m. Eastern; noon - 1 p.m. Central; 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific
Join the AHA and Centegix for a 3-part series of interactive virtual panel discussions on key aspects of workplace safety in health care