Valley Health Reaffirms Commitment to Safety on Hospitals Against Violence Day

In recognition of June 6 as Hospitals Against Violence Day, Valley Health reaffirms its commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and secure environment for every caregiver, patient, and visitor. Violence in healthcare remains a significant challenge, impacting the well-being of our team and the quality of care we provide.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers experience the highest rates of workplace violence of any profession. From 2021 to 2022, there were 41,960 nonfatal cases of workplace violence in the healthcare and social assistance sector, accounting for 72.8% of all such cases in private industry.

Valley Health takes ongoing steps to strengthen safety across our facilities, including increasing on-site security presence, upgrading and replacing emergency call boxes, and establishing and communicating clear behavioral expectations for patients and families, with a zero-tolerance policy for those who violate our standards.

“Valley Health is committed to creating a safer environment for all of our caregivers,” said Mark Nantz, President and CEO, Valley Health. “No one who dedicates their life to healing should face fear or harm in their workplace.”

Watch the Virginia Hospitals and Healthcare Association (VHHA) video featuring Virginia hospital nurses. This video sets clear behavior expectations for patients and visitors, emphasizing the importance of treating clinical workers with respect. Harming or threatening a healthcare worker is not only against the law but also disrupts their ability to provide care to other patients.

Watch the video here: VHHA Nurses Against Violence