<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join them as they:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Delve into the catalytic event that triggered the conception of Cortex - GOLD&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Explain how Cortex - GOLD helps organizations to effectively deal with incidents such as the catalytic event Mel experienced&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Talk about how Mel used her own experience of workplace violence to affect a different outcome in similar situations&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Examine the implications of nurses bearing the brunt of workplace violence&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Shine a light on Mel’s first experience saving a life&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Discuss the harsh realities of workplace violence in the healthcare sector&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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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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The Harsh Reality of Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Sector with Mel Cortez, Founder of Cortex - GOLD

The Harsh Reality of Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Sector with Mel Cortez, Founder of Cortex - GOLD

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