Respect and Heal
Hospital CEOs in the greater Central New York region started an initiative to present a united front to support frontline staff. Together they understand that no hospital is immune from workplace violence nor should anyone in healthcare feel they are facing safety issues alone.
This core group is committed to reducing the negative effect of those who do not show respect, and even endanger, hospitals and health systems staff.
This initiative —Respect and Heal — unites us for stronger standards and expectations. This effort also supports the majority of patients and families who are very grateful for our staff and services. They deservedly expect an environment where their caregivers can focus on healing.
The core platform for Respect and Heal:
- We support all staff being treated respectfully at our hospitals and clinic sites.
- We support zero tolerance of any threat to staff or patient safety at all our sites.
- We support the strongest consequences for those who violate safety rules and passage of legislation to protect healthcare staff.
- We trust that patients and families want the same.
In addition, Respect and Heal supports an annual conference to bring new ideas to the forefront, as well as regular, quarterly meetings to share best practices and new ideas.
Respect & Heal Summit
The first Respect and Heal Summit was held in May 2024. Video presentations from the program are available down below
Building Community Support
Respect and Heal was launched in October 2023 and has grown with additional hospitals joining the initiative to keep hospital and clinical spaces a safe place of healing.