Healthcare Worker Safety

More workers are injured in the healthcare and social assistance industry sector than any other, and healthcare has one of the highest rates of work-related injuries and illnesses. To support workplace safety, IHA provides a wide variety of resources for healthcare professionals.

American Hospital Association Workplace Violence Prevention Resources

Toolkit for Mitigating Violence in the Workplace (March 2023)
Developing a Workplace Violence Prevention Program (March 2023)
AHA “Creating Safer Workplaces: A guide to mitigating violence in health care settings.” (October 2021)
AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence Framework: Building a Safe Workplace and Community (October 2021)
AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence Blog Post (10/19/21)

Additional Workplace Violence Prevention Resources

Preventing Workplace Violence in Healthcare (OSHAcademy Course)
Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses (CDC Online Course)
Beyond Getting Started: Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Setting Web Resource Guide (AOHP Resource Guide)
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities: Security Awareness for Soft Targets and Crowded Places (DHS Report)
Mitigating the Risk of Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings (IAHSS Report, Updated 2017)
Incorporating Active Shooter Incident Planning into Health Care Facility Emergency Operations Plans (HHS Report)
De-escalating in Health care (The Joint Commission Article)
Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers (OSHA, Updated 2015)

Infectious Diseases (CDC Resources)