Jason Grellner serves as Vice President of Healthcare for Evolv. Jason has an extensive history in the public safety sector, serving over 25 years as a police officer in Missouri. Over his tenure, he served as a Lieutenant and Narcotics Unit Commander and Coordinator and was also the Vice President of the National Narcotics Officers’ Associations’ Coalition representing 60,000 officers nationwide. Prior to joining Evolv, Jason had transitioned to the private sector where he was Executive Director of Public Safety for Mercy Healthcare with responsibility for the security of 42 Hospitals, 600 clinics, 76 retail pharmacies and 43,000 coworkers. Jason holds a Bachelor of Criminology and Sociology from the University of Missouri.
In recent years, healthcare workers, especially nurses, have faced an alarming rise in workplace violence. “Workplace violence has become a growing concern over the past decade,” says David Musyj, the President and CEO at Windsor Regional Hospital. “During and after th...
The healthcare industry is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. Security concerns are no longer just theoretical—they have become a stark and undeniable reality. Recent tragedies, such as the UHC CEO shooting and the hostage-taking in York, PA, highlight a new and alar...
In the recent episode, “Confronting Workplace Violence,” of the Associates Bringing Value podcast, an American Health Association (AHA) podcast series, I discussed the critical issue of workplace violence in healthcare and how to help protect healthcare workers, patients, ...
In healthcare settings, the role of nurses is invaluable. They are often on the front lines, delivering care, providing emotional support and ensuring patient well-being. Unfortunately, growing societal violence is putting disproportionately large amounts of pressure on the he...