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Law enforcement is only one part of policing Policing is only one part of public safety Public Safety is only one part of public health

The new analysis, by the Center for Improving Value in Health Care, fits with a growing effort to examine firearm issues through a public health lens

PRESIDENT BLOG | Following the tragic events in Floreat, there's been debate on whether healthcare professionals can predict violent behaviour. AMA (WA) President Michael Page explores the complexities and limitations faced by doctors in such situations. https://lnkd.in/gyuEqH4y

The Surgeon General has declared gun violence a public health crisis. Read more about his reasoning and the potential impact such a declaration might have on policy change. Then, follow Life Sciences to End Gun Violence Epidemic to learn about ways #lifescience companies and leaders can help.

I came across this interesting article on Beckers regarding gun violence across the nation and the impacts on the healthcare system. A byproduct of the violence is having a direct impact on safety (patients, staff, and providers) - contributing to the complexity of improving outcomes. https://lnkd.in/g7Unig-s

As major medical organizations now recognize, gun violence in the U.S. is a public health crisis. All too often, healthcare professionals find themselves navigating the challenging landscape of providing care in the aftermath of violent incidents, while many also advocate for meaningful change. Yet, the crisis has not abated. In 2023, President Biden issued an executive order aimed at curbing gun violence, but experts say more action is needed. In this live webinar, emergency physicians LJ Punch, MD, of Power4STL and Jeremy Faust, MD, of MedPage Today will explore the pivotal role of healthcare professionals in addressing gun violence and shaping public health policy for a safer future. Register now: https://bit.ly/3QO2NN7

A critical social determinant of health is living in a safe environment: Preventative measures to decrease gun violence are as fundamental to healthy communities as are measures to decrease air, water, and soil pollution.

Tragic event….we have to start thinking differently about these events. Practice Practice Practice to find the gaps in the process, personnel, and systems before an event!

A growing number of clinicians and hospital leaders are insisting that the U.S. health care system play a greater role in preventing gun violence in all its forms. The new issue of #TransformingCare highlights the efforts of health care providers to develop a more comprehensive response to the gun violence that continues to plague America. Modeled on effective public health campaigns targeting cigarette smoking and car accidents, these new gun violence prevention efforts focus on screening and surveillance to identify people at risk and reveal patterns of injury. They also develop, test, and evaluate novel approaches to treating gun violence, often in partnership with the communities most affected by it. Other initiatives focus on public awareness and provider education, aiming to make firearm injury prevention an expected part of health care delivery.