Violence in America’s Hospitals

As violent crime has trended slightly downward throughout the United States over the last year, a wound to this country’s collective psyche that appears reluctant to close is workplace violence in America’s hospitals. Reporting the lead story during the next live edition of Monitor Mondays will be special assignment contributor Dennis Jones, senior director of revenue cycle at Jefferson Health. Jones returns to his beat to continue his reporting of this issue. Among those healthcare professionals most at risk for workplace violence are nurses and those who work in emergency rooms. In fact, a 2021 study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic revealed that workplace violence tends to be four times more prevalent in healthcare than in other industries. Jones is expected to have more details on “Violence in America’s Hospitals.” Other segments during the weekly Internet broadcast will include these instantly recognizable features: • Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds. • The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors. • Legislative Update: Cate Brantley, senior government analyst for Zelis, will report on current healthcare legislation. • Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.