Mitigating Workplace Violence in Healthcare: A Focus on Prevention and Education with Mel Cortez, Founder of Cortex

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Mel Cortez, Founder of Cortex - GOLD, to discuss why workplace security in the healthcare sector needs reforming, the catalytic event that led to the conception of Cortex - GOLD, and the one piece of advice every organization should consider when tackling workplace security processes.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Mel Cortez, Founder of Cortex - GOLD, a Nurse and Veteran owned company that gives healthcare organizations a personalized tool-kit that establishes a culture of safety by mitigating workplace violence. Previously a Travel Registered Critical Care Nurse, Mel joins the show today to discuss challenges nurses face in the emergency room.

Join them as they:

Delve into the catalytic event that triggered the conception of Cortex - GOLD
Explain how Cortex - GOLD helps organizations to effectively deal with incidents such as the catalytic event Mel experienced
Talk about how Mel used her own experience of workplace violence to affect a different outcome in similar situations
Examine the implications of nurses bearing the brunt of workplace violence
Shine a light on Mel’s first experience saving a life
Discuss the harsh realities of workplace violence in the healthcare sector

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