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AHA expresses support for Save Healthcare Workers Act

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.
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Associate Podcast Series - Ep. 81 | Centegix

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, Vice President of Business Management and Operations of the American Hospital Association (AHA) podcast, is joined by Andrea Greco, Senior Vice President of Healthcare Safety for CENTEGIX. Together, they'll discuss workplace violence prevention, dissect the biggest barriers to violence mitigation, and outline tips to successfully overcome them.
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AHA Supports House Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R. 3178)

AHA expresses support for the House Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R. 3178).
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AHA Supports Senate Save Healthcare Workers Act (S. 1600)

AHA expresses support for the Senate Save Healthcare Workers Act (S. 1600).
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AHA-supported bipartisan legislation introduced in House and Senate would protect health care workers from violence

The Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R.3178/S.1600) — bipartisan legislation that would make it a crime to assault hospital workers, similar to the current federal law protecting airline and airport workers — was introduced May 5 in the House and Senate.
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AHA Applauds Introduction of The Save Healthcare Workers Act

Every day, health care workers bravely serve our communities, providing lifesaving care often under stressful circumstances. It is unacceptable that these dedicated caregivers regularly face the threat of violence while working to help patients heal.
Trustee Articles

Physician Burnout Demands Bold Action

Burnout is a multifaceted syndrome encompassing three primary components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.
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USP <800> Monograph and Risk Readiness Checklist Bundle

The new USP Monograph and Risk Readiness Checklist Bundle developed by American Society for Health Care Engineering and the American Society for Health Care Risk Management discusses the physical environment provisions of USP and is primarily intended for the use of health care facility managers. The accompanying checklist helps users identify areas where opportunities exist to comply with required standards. The aim of USP is to protect health care workers and patients from harm associated with exposure to hazardous drugs (HDs). Entities that handle HDs must incorporate the standards into their occupational safety plan.
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Workforce and Workplace Violence Prevention

Learn from case studies of organizations that have addressed workplace violence using best practices and individual solutions tailored to their size, resources, and culture.
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Hospital’s Community Friendship Volunteer Program helps reduce social isolation among older adults

To reduce social isolation and loneliness among older adults and help improve their health and well-being, Elizabethtown (N.Y.) Community Hospital launched the Community Friendship Volunteer Program in fall 2024.