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Improving Workplace Safety: The Role of Culture, Training, and Technology in High-Risk Industries like Healthcare
Workplace safety in healthcare settings, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and now, involves careful coordination. Todd Larson, an expert in workplace and public safety at HonorHealth, highlights the need for a culture of safety, effective training, and the use of technology to improve communication and prevent workplace violence. Using a digital command center to monitor safety performance in real-time and predict potential hazards is critical for success and increases safety. Creating a safer work environment and preventing incidents of violence against healthcare workers starts with culture.