From reactive to proactive: Nursing leadership, advocacy, and systemwide strategies to reduce workplace violence

In this podcast episode, we are joined by UNC Health nursing and occupational health leaders Dr Jeff Strickler, Elaine Marshall, and Dr Catherine Capp to discuss rising workplace violence, and the systemwide strategies they have implemented to prevent violence, support injured staff, and empower nurses to advocate for safer environments. From unit‑based champions to proactive risk‑assessment tools and state‑level policy change, their work shows what is possible when nurses refuse to accept violence as "part of the job." Transcript