AHA: Hospitals Face $18 Billion Annual Toll from Workplace Violence
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A recent American Hospital Association (AHA) report has quantified the financial impact of workplace and community violence on hospitals, estimating costs over $18 billion annually. The analysis, conducted by the Harborview Injury and Prevention Research Center, includes expenses related to victim treatment, security staffing, and violence prevention efforts. AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack condemned the violence faced by healthcare workers and emphasized its emotional toll on caregivers and the communities they serve. The report calls for stronger safety measures in healthcare settings and highlights the need for substantial support and training to mitigate the rising incidents of violence.
