S1 Ep53: Practice employee safety with Andrea Greco of CENTEGIX

Andrea Greco, senior vice president of health care safety at CENTEGIX, joins the podcast to discuss keeping practices safe and how failing to do so can impact patient care.

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Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools.

Workplace Violence is Unacceptable (00:00:00)
Discussion on the unacceptability of workplace violence in healthcare settings.

Introduction to the Episode (00:00:15)
Host Keith Reynolds introduces the episode's focus on workplace safety in healthcare.

Impact of Workplace Violence on Nurses (00:00:54)
Andrea Greco explains how workplace violence affects nurse satisfaction and patient care.

Workplace Safety and Staff Retention (00:02:25)
Discussion on the importance of workplace safety for retaining healthcare staff, especially younger workers.

Creating a Culture of Safety (00:03:00)
Strategies for fostering a culture of safety and well-being in healthcare organizations.

Situational Awareness for Incident Responders (00:05:33)
Importance of situational awareness and tools for employees to report incidents.

Barriers to Incident Reporting (00:07:42)
Exploration of barriers preventing effective incident reporting in healthcare settings.

Visitor Management Protocols (00:09:00)
Steps for primary care practices to enhance visitor management and reduce safety risks.

Prioritizing Workplace Safety (00:11:13)
Key priorities for healthcare leaders to ensure a safe workplace moving forward.

Final Thoughts on Caregiver Support (00:12:31)
Emphasis on putting caregivers first and maintaining a supportive environment.