Session Details
Date & Time
Thursday, April 22, 2027, 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Name
01. Workplace Safety and Violence Prevention in High-Acuity Behavioral Health Settings
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Cameron Elgin, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Behavioral Health Service Line, Cone Health System
- Heather Carr, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
- Molly Do, MD, Medical Director, Clinical Outcomes, Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Marymount Hospital, Cleveland Clinic
- Tobias Wasser, MD, MBA, Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Fairfield Region, Hartford HealthCare
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.