Name
01. Workplace Safety and Violence Prevention in High-Acuity Behavioral Health Settings
Date & Time
Thursday, April 22, 2027, 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Speakers
Heather Carr, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Cameron Elgin, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Behavioral Health Service Line, Cone Health System
Tobias Wasser, MD, MBA, Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Fairfield Region, Hartford HealthCare
Molly Do, MD, Medical Director, Clinical Outcomes, Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Marymount Hospital, Cleveland Clinic
Cameron Elgin, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Behavioral Health Service Line, Cone Health System
Tobias Wasser, MD, MBA, Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Fairfield Region, Hartford HealthCare
Molly Do, MD, Medical Director, Clinical Outcomes, Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Marymount Hospital, Cleveland Clinic
Description
High-acuity behavioral health settings carry elevated risks for staff and patients alike. Panelists share evidence-based violence prevention strategies, de-escalation training, environmental design changes, and policy approaches that have measurably improved safety. Leaders discuss balancing therapeutic care with protective protocols and building a culture where staff feel supported and secure.
Session Type
Panel