Prioritizing safety helps protect staff from harm and demonstrates leadership’s commitment to their well-being.
Workplace violence unfortunately remains a major concern for hospital CEOs, who recognize that employee safety is vital to maintaining a sustainable workforce.
At the recent HealthLeaders CEO Exchange, hospital and health system decision-makers shared strategies they’ve deployed at their organizations to mitigate violence against staff and patients.
Here are three approaches that were discussed at the Exchange.
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Jay Asser is the CEO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Create a calm, empathetic environment through design, staff training, and open communication to reduce the risk of violence.
Use technology like facial recognition and wearable panic buttons to proactively protect staff.