Protecting Heath Care Workers from Being Targets of Violence

A survey of 1,000 caregivers in April of 2022 found that 92 percent had directly experienced or witnessed workplace violence. The problem has been growing exponentially for years, and prompted the AHA to create #HAVhope Day, a national day of awareness to highlight how America’s hospitals and health systems combat violence in their workplaces and communities. Hear some of the ways health care leaders are tackling the problem of workplace aggression and the potential solutions.