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