American Hospital Association August 21, 2025
Workplace violence is never okay, and it’s an issue that is having an increasing impact on our field. Health care professionals are five times more likely to experience workplace violence — ranging from verbal aggression to physical attacks — than other workers.
In this Leadership Dialogue, I’m joined by Claire Zangerle, chief executive officer of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and AHA senior vice president and chief nurse executive. Claire has served as chief nursing officer at large health systems and is a strong advocate for nurses and nurse leaders.
Claire and I discuss how hospitals and health systems can best support...







