How ACEP Is Pushing for a Safer Workplace
As part of the Career Fulfillment pillar of ACEP’s new strategic plan, the College is committed to…
workplace violence
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How ACEP Is Pushing for a Safer Workplace
As part of the Career Fulfillment pillar of ACEP’s new strategic plan, the College is committed to... -
Urge Your Reps to Support New Emergency Dept. Violence Legislation
ACEP supports the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act that was introduced in the House... -
Are the Benefits of Metal Detectors Worth the Costs?
When patients enter an emergency department or we begin our shifts, there is the expectation of safety....
Urge Your Reps to Support New Emergency Dept. Violence Legislation
ACEP supports the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act that was introduced in the House…
Are the Benefits of Metal Detectors Worth the Costs?
When patients enter an emergency department or we begin our shifts, there is the expectation of safety….
Time to Put Negative Perceptions of Metal Detectors to Rest
Violence in the emergency department is not a new phenomenon. Our specialty has been fighting for workplace…
By the Numbers: Firearms in the Emergency Department
Emergency department shooters: 23% use a security officer’s firearm. 27% of hospital-related shootings are motivated by a…
When Patients Turn Violent
When I took my first job as an attending emergency physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in New…
ACEP Meets with OSHA to Expand Protections from ED Violence
ACEP held a meeting with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to discuss strengthening protections for…
ACEP Supports Workplace Violence Prevention Act
Violence in the emergency department is a serious and growing concern. ACEP’s 2018 survey reported that nearly…