Hospitals Against Violence – #HAVhope – National Day of Awareness

A Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital celebrating 125 years, Winona Health takes a stand against violence in all forms for a safer, healthier community. It’s part of our unwavering mission: To improve the health and well-being of our family, friends and neighbors. Toward this goal, Winona Health…

• Provides nonviolent crisis intervention training for staff and contract staff including security – More than 100 staff members are certified in nonviolent crisis intervention
• Hosts community presentations about preventing domestic and sexual abuse
• Has training for staff on Active Violence procedures along with computer-based training and a zero-tolerance policy on workplace violence
• Has a zero tolerance policy for any type of violent of threatening behavior
• Is a weapons-free campus
• Conducts a daily report out on any potential safety risks throughout the organization
• Has a Safety Committee with representatives across the organization that meets monthly and takes a proactive approach to safety

Join us in taking a stand against violence. If you sense something, say something. Awareness + Action = Prevention