Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is a priority issue for hospitals and health issues. The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association Hospitals Against Violence (HAV) initiative works with hospitals and health systems to address this issue.
The AHA and seven other national hospital organizations today voiced support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, bipartisan legislation introduced last week.
AHA letter to Representatives Dean and Bucshon voicing support for their legislation, the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 7961).
The AHA supports this bipartisan package to help reduce violence in our communities.
A number of health care organizations have taken initiatives to address this ongoing national tragedy, but active engagement is needed by more health systems and hospitals already committed to improving community health status.
AHA applauds Representatives Dean and Bucshon for their leadership in introducing the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2022.
AHA has made a donation to the Robb School Memorial Fund to aid families affected by the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., and Larry Bucshon, M.D., R-Ind., today introduced the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2022, legislation that would extend to health care workers federal protections against workplace violence, similar to those afforded to aircraft and airport…
Congress should enact the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which provides health care workplace protections against violence similar to those that exist for flight crews, flight attendants and airport workers.
Workers who dedicate themselves to saving lives deserve a safe environment – free of violence and intimidation – in which to deliver care.
Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., and Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., today introduced the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act.