Violence in America’s hospitals is an issue that is squarely on the minds of hospital administrators and staff. And the violence seen in our society has increasingly encroached into the medical workplace. This violence can be verbal, it can be physical, it can be disturbing, and it can be deadly. The escalation and prevalence of violence in hospitals has had a major impact on employees, patients, and families.

During the next live edition of Monitor Mondays, senior healthcare executive Dennis Jones will report on new regulatory initiatives, individual hospital actions, and one sweeping policy by a state hospital association – all aimed at making hospitals safer places to work.

Broadcast segments will also include these instantly recognizable features:

• Monday Rounds: Dr. Ronald Hirsch, vice president of R1 RCM, will make his Monday Rounds.

• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel will report the latest news about auditors.

• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.

• Legislative Update: Cate Brandley, state legislative analyst for Zelis, will report on the latest legislative actions impacting the healthcare regulatory setting.