violence
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Impose Harsher Penalties On Those Who Assault Healthcare Staff
This week, senators introduced a bipartisan bill that would make it a federal crime to assault hospital workers. Even though nearly 40 states have passed laws to intensify penalties for violent acts committed against healthcare personnel, there is currently no federal law protecting hospital employees from assault or intimidation.
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64% of Clinicians Feel Physically Unsafe at Work, Report Says
A new survey revealed that 64% of clinicians feel physically unsafe at work. The perceived risk of violence was especially high among women, clinicians under age 40, emergency department physicians and employees who work with patients struggling with addiction or other mental health conditions.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Register Now for INVEST and Be Part of the Conversation on Violence Against Healthcare Workers
Violence against healthcare workers is a rising concern as hospitals struggle to retain and add staff. Don’t miss the compelling discussion on the root causes of this violence and what’s being done about it.
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Inside Hackensack Meridian Health’s Violence Prevention Program
In the two years since its launch, Hackensack Meridian Health’s violence prevention program has provided medical, financial and emotional aid to more than 400 victims of violence. Government officials have taken note of this — the program recently gained $3 million in federal and state grants.
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Report: California needs to treat rising levels of violence like a public health crisis
Violence is common and increasing across California, according to new research. Despite this trend, the report said statewide violence prevention programs are ill-funded and treated as a non-priority. It advocated for more policy that addresses the root causes of violence by improving the financial, social and emotional security of vulnerable populations.