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Healthcare Violence Reduction Center

We provide healthcare providers with strategies to reduce violence, enhance safety, and improve patient care.

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» Who are we?

The Healthcare Violence Reduction Center aims to address the rising issue of violence in U.S. healthcare settings by leveraging multidisciplinary research and innovative solutions.

» Why the Center?

The increasing violence in U.S. healthcare workplaces is a growing concern that jeopardizes both patient care and the well-being of healthcare workers. Addressing this issue is crucial for several reasons:

Impact on patient care:

  • Nearly 90% of emergency room doctors say violence affects patient care.
  • 85% believe it increases patient anxiety.
  • Violence leads to longer wait times for patients.

Healthcare Worker Safety:

  • 57 nurses are assaulted every day in the U.S.
  • 40% of healthcare workers faced violence in the last two years, with 50% seeing an increase.
  • Many incidents are not reported.

Future Challenges:

  • A shortage of 3.2 million healthcare workers by 2026 could increase violence.
  • The number of in-home hospital workers, who are at high risk, is expected to grow by 50% in two years.
Vision

To create a safer healthcare work environment where every provider can deliver exceptional patient care without fear of violence.

Mission

To empower healthcare providers with innovative, research-based solutions that effectively reduce workplace violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of both staff and patients.

Values
  • Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of honesty and ethics in our research and solutions.
  • Collaboration: Partnering with healthcare providers, researchers, and industry experts to create comprehensive safety strategies.
  • Compassion: Committing to the well-being of healthcare workers and patients through dedicated support and solutions.
  • Excellence: Striving for superior quality in all our initiatives to achieve measurable reductions in workplace violence.
  • Innovation: Embracing cutting-edge research and technology to develop effective violence reduction strategies.

» Academic Team

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Ross
Sanders
Director of Industry Partnerships and Entrepreneurship
248-204-2221
rsanders1@ltu.edu
Research and Economic Development
Thomas
Sommer
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
248-204-7025
tsommer@ltu.edu
Research and Economic Development
Kim
Henderson
Program and Project Specialist
248-204-2219
khenderso@ltu.edu
E113
Research and Economic Development
Patrick
Nelson
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
248-204-3500
pnelson@ltu.edu
S101
Math + Computer Science
Dean's Council
 Graduate Council
 University Research and Scholarship Council
Administration and Staff
Eric
Martinson
Department Chair, Math and Computer Science
248-204-3560
emartinso@ltu.edu
S120
Math + Computer Science
Administration and Staff
Corey
Bohil
Professor
248-204-3656
cbohil@ltu.edu
S227
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Communication, Math + Computer Science
Graduate Council
Faculty
Franco
Delogu
Associate Professor
248-204-3527
fdelogu@ltu.edu
S233
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Communication
Assessment Committee
Faculty
Matthew
Cole
Dean
248-204-3096
mcole@ltu.edu
M331 (Buell)
Assessment Committee
 Dean's Council
 Graduate Council
 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
 Institutional Review Board
 Provost Council
 University Research and Scholarship Council
Administration and Staff
Amber
Murphy
Assistant Professor
Director of PA Data and Assessments
248-204-3602
amurphy@ltu.edu
USB113
Faculty
Suzanne
Cleere
Assistant Professor
Co-director, Nursing Program
248-204-3564
scleere@ltu.edu
S111C
Margaret
Glembocki
Associate Professor
Co-director, Nursing Program
248-204-3580
mglembock@ltu.edu
S111C
Assessment Committee
Chan-Jin (CJ)
Chung
Professor of Computer Science, Director of CS Robotics Labs
248.204.3504
cchung@ltu.edu
J355
Math + Computer Science
Faculty
Sara
Codarin
Assistant Professor
248-204-2866
scodarin@ltu.edu
A111
Department of Architecture
Faculty
Eric
Meyer
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering; Director Experimental
Biomechanical Laboratory Director
Research Program Officer, Healthcare Violence Reduction Center
248-204-2606
emeyer@ltu.edu
J337
Biomedical Engineering
Assessment Committee
 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
 Institutional Review Board
 Research and Economic Development
Faculty
James
Mynderse
Associate Professor
248-204-2577
jmynderse@ltu.edu
E43
Mechanical and Robotics and Industrial Engineering
John
Peponis
Assistant Professor of Practice
248-204-2520
jpeponis@ltu.edu
J134A
Biomedical Engineering
Areej
Salaymeh
Assistant Professor
248-204-3064
asalaymeh@ltu.edu
M345B
Faculty

Additional Support from:

LTU President, Dr. Tarek Sobh

LTU Provost, Dr. Richard Heist

LTU SVP for Research and Economic Development, Dr. Nabil Grace

LTU AVP of Economic Development, Mark Brucki

LTU College Deans

Members

We invite healthcare providers, insurance carriers, security companies, associations, agencies, municipalities, and other relevant stakeholders to join our membership.

Our members are leading the way in reducing healthcare workplace violence. Member fees support research, equipment and other resources.

Member resources

Partnerships

We plan to grow our community through collaboration, partnerships, and sponsorships to create greater impact.

Together with our partners and members, we hope to increase enrollment and funding to conduct annual events centered around reducing healthcare workplace violence and increase understanding.

Partnerships

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