Ep. 132: The Law Enforcement Lens on Healthcare Safety and Prevention

About this episode

Dr. John Voight discusses shifting from infrastructure-based security to clinical prevention strategies in healthcare.

Cultivating a nourished environment free from violence. In this episode, Dr. John Voight, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hermann Woodlands Medical Center, talks about shifting from infrastructure-based security to clinical prevention strategies. He discusses implementing diagnosis-specific training and using early identification tools such as STAMP to anticipate aggression. He also highlights the importance of leadership engagement through "listening tours" and town halls to build staff trust. This episode focuses on creating a culture of safety by moving from reactive security to proactive, compassionate clinical care and leadership accountability. Tune in to cultivate a safe, nourishing environment for your team! About Dr. John Voight: Dr. John Voight is an Army veteran and former law enforcement officer who transitioned into healthcare as an emergency department nurse. He currently serves as the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hermann Woodlands Medical Center. He co-chairs the System Workplace Violence Committee and is a national speaker on workplace violence prevention strategies, leveraging his unique background in combat training…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. John Voight

Topics covered

• healthcare safety
• workplace violence prevention
• clinical prevention strategies
• leadership engagement
• nourished environment

Keywords

• workplace violence
• clinical interventions
• STAMP
• aggression
• safety culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Memorial Hermann Woodlands Medical Center, System Workplace Violence Committee

Places: Army

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