Strategies for De-escalating Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings
Empathy-driven strategies, scenario-based training, and advanced technologies like AI monitoring can prevent and de-escalate workplace violence.
InsightsJanuary 26, 2026
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Top 5 Healthcare Security Trends for 2026: Navigating Workplace Violence and the Convergence of Cyber and Physical Protection
Expect to see the integration of AI-driven technologies and unified cyber-physical strategies to combat workplace violence and other
InsightsJanuary 21, 2026
Workplace Violence Costs U.S. Hospitals Over $18 Billion Each Year, Study Finds
A new American Hospital Association study reveals healthcare facilities paid over $13 billion in 2023 for the medical
NewsOctober 7, 2025
Executive Protection and Workplace Violence: Identifying and Preventing Incidents
Hospitals, universities, and K-12 schools face significant risks of workplace violence that directly impact administrators, staff, and the
ResourcesSeptember 17, 2025
Multiple States Pass Hospital Workplace Violence Bills in Recent Weeks
Six other states are considering proposed hospital workplace violence prevention legislation, including Alaska, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and
NewsMay 30, 2025
Pennsylvania House Passes Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Act
In part, the bill would establish violence prevention committees to review incidents in all Pennsylvania hospitals.
NewsMay 9, 2025
Hospital Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Signed into Law by Vermont Governor
House Bill 259 requires Vermont hospitals to establish security plans to mitigate hospital workplace violence.
NewsMay 5, 2025
Workplace Violence: 10 Ways to Diffuse Abusive Patient Behavior
Here's how staff members can take action to prevent or mitigate dangerous behavior.
InsightsApril 3, 2025
The 4 Types of Workplace Violence
Employee incidents involving criminal outsiders, clients, co-workers and significant others have different characteristics.
InsightsMarch 19, 2025
Opinion: Gen Z Employees Are Less Likely to Report Workplace Violence; Anonymous Reporting Could Change That
More promotion of anonymous reporting programs could help Gen Z employees overcome their hesitation to report workplace violence.
NewsDecember 5, 2024
Nurses at Washington Hospital Picket Over Workplace Violence
The nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma are also calling on hospital management to address staffing
NewsNovember 6, 2024
Mitigating Workplace Violence at Ambulatory Care Sites
Healthcare organizations often overlook the security needs of freestanding clinics and offices. These best practices will help you
InsightsOctober 22, 2024
Hospital Security and Workplace Violence News from Around the Nation: August 2024
Here’s a roundup of some of the workplace violence incidents that have happened at U.S. hospitals this month.
NewsAugust 29, 2024
How AI Technology is Mitigating Hospital Workplace Violence
A new category of hospital staff safety solutions overcome the inadequacies of legacy offerings by using artificial intelligence
InsightsJuly 16, 2024
New Study Shows Nurses Experiencing Increased Rates of Workplace Violence
More than eight in 10 nurses have experienced at least one type of workplace violence within the past
UncategorizedMarch 22, 2024
6 Steps for Conducting Effective Workplace Violence Investigations
A threat management company shares a checklist for establishing comprehensive investigation processes for workplace violence.
UncategorizedNovember 29, 2023
New Connecticut Hospital Association Patient Code of Conduct Addresses Workplace Violence
The new patient and family code of conduct prohibits violent behavior, threats, verbal abuse, sexual harassment, weapons, and
NewsOctober 24, 2023
New York Presbyterian Combats Workplace Violence with Training, Risk Assessments and More
NYP reduces workplace violence by flagging patients with violent histories, deploying metal detectors, and other efforts.
NewsMay 25, 2023
