Gunshot Victims Seeking Treatment Fired Upon Outside UAB Hospital
Two women, ages 24 and 33, were fatally shot outside UAB Hospital as they arrived to be treated for other gunshot wounds.
Two women, ages 24 and 33, were fatally shot outside UAB Hospital as they arrived to be treated for other gunshot wounds.
There has been a significant increase in emergency department visits by children and youth experiencing mental and behavioral health emergencies.
The University of Vermont Medical Center’s new clear bag policy for visitors went into effect July 6 and is intended to bolster security.
The weapons ban applies to all Heywood Healthcare facilities. Additionally, officials said abuse of employees will not be tolerated.
All three male victims were able to walk into the emergency department themselves where they were treated for their gunshot wounds.
Holistic entryway security with visitor management and incident reporting for a safer experience.
Security systems incorporating visitor management, RTLS, and duress badge holders can help hospitals protect workers, patients, and visitors.
CMS’ policy on improving hospital patient and worker safety is effective immediately.
Here’s some more research on hospital workplace violence, as well as information on three more incidents that happened recently.
Last year and this year appear to continue 2020’s trend of increased assaults on hospital workers.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.