Employment Practices Liability
In addition to medical professional liability, CRICO provides member organizations with Employment Practices Liability (EPL) coverage through its association liability program.
June 2025
Workplace violence costs hospitals more than $18B: report | Axios
A recent report reveals that workplace violence in hospitals costs over $18 billion annually, encompassing expenses for security, staff training, workers' compensation, and medical treatment for injured personnel. The human toll is equally severe, with half of U.S. nurses reporting verbal or physical abuse from patients or their families in the past two years, prompting Congress to consider legislation that would classify assaults on hospital staff as federal crimes.
Guidance for EPL Reporting
There is a blog post and a document that contains best practices to address areas of risk.
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Rapid PULSE 360 Program
The program is committed to helping health care providers obtain high-caliber feedback that enables them to improve practice and teamwork skills.
The overarching purpose of the Rapid PULSE 360 program is, simply put, quality culture change.
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The overarching purpose of the Rapid PULSE 360 program is, simply put, quality culture change.
Support Your Reports
Coaching is a valuable component of the PULSE 360 program. It advances personal and professional growth, improves performance, and enhances workplace relationships.
Educating and engaging participants is key to their success and to improving your culture.
Coaching Best Practices
Educating and engaging participants is key to their success and to improving your culture.
Full list of EPL cases
CRICO has case studies for inappropriate workplace behavior such as harassment and discrimination and how it can lead to Employment Practices Liability (EPL) litigation.
