In early 2021, CEOs from leading hospitals and health systems across the U.S. convened virtually to examine standards of safety and trust for healthcare team members at every level of their organizations. Their goal was to collectively take action to protect the wellbeing of these essential team members and ensure they have the systems, tools, technologies and resources they need and deserve to feel safe at work. These discussions resulted in the Heart of Safety Declaration of Principles for the physical and emotional safety and just treatment of all who work in healthcare. Their work kicked off a movement and action plan to turn these Principles into meaningful change. 

To help catalyze this work, Stryker began supporting and managing the CEO Coalition, now the Heart of Safety Coalition, in 2022. Placing team member safety and wellbeing at the heart of healthcare, this national community of leaders, learners and advocates ensures that voices are heard, connections are made and standards are raised to inspire systemic and individual change.