Safer Hospitals

Ada Doss, a nurse at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, was fatally shot in the hospital’s parking lot, authorities say. The health system says it has added security measures.

Protecting the workforce is no longer an ancillary initiative; it is a foundational pillar.

Nursing leaders talk about the violence and threats that nurses in hospitals are facing far too frequently.

Members of the American College of Emergency Physicians talked with lawmakers in Washington. One of those doctors describes the toll on staff and patients.

A patient in police custody killed one officer and wounded another, authorities say. Hospitals should take a closer look at their own procedures for handling those in custody.

Many say concerns about violence are affecting their ability to deliver care, and that they don’t see their organizations viewing their safety as a high priority.

The American Medical Association and other groups are pushing back against immigration activity in emergency departments and hospitals.

A 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti was killed by federal law enforcement officers in Minneapolis. Nursing groups called for a thorough and transparent investigation.

Andrea Merrell died two days after being attacked on Christmas Day. A suspect has been charged with murder.

After the fatal stabbing at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, union leaders are calling for measures to improve security at the facility.

Roger Smith, a WakeMed police officer, likely prevented deaths and injuries, authorities said. The incident follows other fatal shootings at hospitals in recent years.

By passing the Save Healthcare Workers Act, Congress can create a powerful deterrent against abuse in America’s hospitals.

Large exercises have value, but still only reach so many people. Health systems should look at ways to reach as many staff as possible, says Michael Wargo of HCA Healthcare.

Mike Wargo, HCA’s head of emergency operations, discusses the importance of leadership engagement, facing hurricanes and wildfires, and preparing for emergencies that come with no warning.

Authorities say the suspect entered INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital and fired multiple shots. The guard died in the incident, and police warned there could have been more casualties.

Lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced legislation to give hospital employees protections similar to those in the airline industry. Previous bills haven’t made it through Congress, but advocates hope for a different outcome.

A new study released by the American Hospital Association looks at the cost in lost work and investments in security measures. But the toll on staff morale and patients could be even more significant.

Hospitals aren’t making enough progress in improving the workplace, and it’s driving nurses from the bedside, according to the leaders of organizations representing nurses.

Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, the president of the American Nurses Association, talks with us about the problems facing nurses and the lack of progress in addressing them.

Michael Dowling has led Northwell for more than 20 years, and it has become one of America’s largest nonprofit hospital systems. John D’Angelo, an executive VP, will succeed him.

Many emergency nurses are attacked on the job. Ryan Oglesby, president of the Emergency Nurses Association, talks about the problem driving some nurses away from the bedside.

Nicole Stallings, president of the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks about the frustration healthcare workers are feeling. Many Pennsylvania hospitals began boosting security before the UPMC tragedy.

Northwell Health’s annual event sought to build common ground by avoiding partisanship and focusing on firearm deaths as a public health issue.

The campaign, ‘Agree to Agree’, is designed to foster new conversations about protecting kids. It was announced at Northwell Health’s forum on gun violence.

A police officer was killed and five other people were shot at UPMC Memorial Hospital. After other fatal shootings, hospitals are thinking about steps to protect staff.