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Ivette Yates, weapons detection safety officer, helps guide visitors through the correct door as new security features were rolled out at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks in March. (photo by Donn Jones)
April 17, 2025

Workplace Violence Awareness Month: safeguarding VUMC’s front line

About 73% of all nonfatal workplace violence incidents in the U.S. occur in health care settings, making it one of the most dangerous industries for front-line staff.

By Holly Fletcher