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More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are on strike, saying staffing shortages are hurting patients and burning out staff. healthcare strike, nurses and healthcare workers, UNAC/UHCP, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals

Kaiser Permanente Workers Go On Strike, Demand Better Staffing Levels and Fair Wages

More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are on strike, saying staffing shortages are hurting patients and burning out…

News January 27
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Empathy-driven strategies, scenario-based training, and advanced technologies like AI can prevent and de-escalate workplace violence. healthcare setting, de-escalation, violence prevention, hospital security

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.

Insights January 26
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Integrating wearable panic buttons with AI and predictive analytics is revolutionizing workplace safety by enabling real-time alerts, proactive threat identification, and enhanced staff well-being. wearable duress buttons, workplace safety, workplace violence, hospital security, Alyssa's Law, real time location tracking, RTLS, Paul Sarnese

How Wearable Panic Buttons Will Improve Hospital Workplace Safety in 2026

Integrating wearable panic buttons with AI and predictive analytics is revolutionizing workplace safety by enabling real-time alerts, proactive…

Insights January 15
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Top Hospital Campus Safety Stories from 2025: Measles and Assaults on Nurses, Security Officers

Here are the most-read hospital Campus Safety stories from this year.

Insights December 30
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Following a recent Ohio nurse assault at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, nurses' unions have criticized the hospital's response. Ohio State University Nurses Association, Ohio Nurses Association, Asiakare Minor

Ohio Postpartum Nurse Assaulted at OSU Wexner Medical Center: Union Demands Action

Following a recent Ohio nurse assault at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, nurses' unions have criticized the hospital's…

News November 14
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Half of Healthcare Workers Mull Leaving Their Jobs Due to Safety Concerns

More than 80% in Verkada poll want their healthcare industry employers to increase security measures amid increased violence…

News July 29
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Studies conducted by rural health experts predict that changes to Medicaid and the ACA will amplify financial pressures on hospitals serving rural populations. Big Beautiful Bill, Affordable Care Act, rural hospitals

Many Rural Hospitals Expected to Close Following ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Medicaid Cuts

Studies conducted by rural health experts predict that changes to Medicaid and the ACA will amplify financial pressures…

News July 11
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57% of Home Healthcare Workers Experience Physical Violence, Study Finds

The study, published in Home Healthcare Now, also found 37% of respondents experience either verbal or emotional abuse…

Insights June 20
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Pennsylvania House Passes Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Act

In part, the bill would establish violence prevention committees to review incidents in all Pennsylvania hospitals.

News May 9