WTKE - Episode 27: Creating a Safe and Secure Environment

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 27
Creating a Safe and Secure Environment

Workplace violence against health care workers has unfortunately become a more common reality in our society. Ensuring the safety of MaineHealth care team members, who dedicate themselves to caring for others, is fundamental to achieving our vision of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice President Patsy Aprile about the comprehensive work under way to prevent and reduce violent incidents. Patsy chairs the multi-disciplinary MaineHealth Workplace Violence Prevention Program committee, and Kelly is executive sponsor.