Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 21, 2027, 3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Name
03. What We Learned After Overhauling Safety in Our Behavioral Health Units
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Jason Roberts, Senior Operations Director, Behavioral Health, Ascension
- Jonathan Lee, RN, Director, Workplace Violence Prevention Program, Emory Healthcare
- Michelle Snyder, MA, LPCC, System Director, Mental Health Crisis Care, Fairview Health Services
- R John Repique, DNP, RN, Director, Behavioral Health Service Line, Augusta Health
Description
Following serious safety incidents, some organizations have undertaken comprehensive overhauls of their behavioral health units. This panel shares candid lessons learned, from environmental redesign and staffing changes to new protocols and culture shifts, offering an honest look at what worked, what didn't, and how other leaders can apply these lessons.