Taking care of health care workers: Security and workplace violence prevention at UNM Hospital

The Workplace Violence Program is a collaborative effort involving hospital staff and leadership, hospital security, and the UNM Police Department. "The Workplace Violence Committee and Subcommittee have increased awareness of hospital violence at all levels. “The Workplace Violence Committee and Subcommittee have increased awareness of hospital violence at all levels,” said UNM Hospital CEO Kate Becker. Image credit: UNM HospitalThe committees are made up of volunteer hospital staff members who meet monthly and collect data on workplace violence. “The UNM Hospital Security Program is supported by managers focusing on workplace violence, preventing targeted violence, training, and regulatory readiness,” Funes said.