How Hospital Security Officers Differ from School and University Officers
Hospital security officers must understand how to deal with people having behavior health crises, psychotic episodes, elderly people who may be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and people under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Relatives grieving or dealing with high levels of stress can also pose challenges.
Knowing how to deescalate situations and manage unruly people without using force or restraints is critical. Sound challenging? Luckily for our readers, we’ve published expert how-tos on responding to abusive patient behavior and preventing patient elopements.
