Gunman Opens Fire at Chicago VA Hospital, No Injuries
Witnesses said a man who appeared to be in his 30s or 40s was seen outside the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center carrying an assault rifle.
Witnesses said a man who appeared to be in his 30s or 40s was seen outside the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center carrying an assault rifle.
A man entered the Wyoming hospital through a back security door and shot at two hospital employees before being arrested by police.
Although 75% of all workplace assaults occur in healthcare settings, only 30% of nurses and 26% of physicians have reported workplace violence incidents.
The officer was shot after he confronted a man who was dragging his father at gunpoint through the South Carolina hospital’s emergency room.
Authorities were aware the patient was unstable and had a gun when a woman reported him to the police 17 hours before he shot a hospital employee.
“Secure, Preserve, Fight” can be an alternative way to respond to active shooters in healthcare settings when “Run, Hide, Fight” is not possible.
The ER doctor says he saw a man in a wheelchair with a gun at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and knew he had to act.
“Secure, Preserve, Fight” can be an alternative way to respond to active shooters in healthcare settings when “Run, Hide, Fight” is not possible.
Baltimore City Police say the victim and the suspected gunman know each other but did not give details on a possible motive.
The man told investigators he made the calls to test Bakersfield Police Department’s readiness for an active shooter response.
Chief William Evans, former Commissioner of the Boston Police Department, will talk about dealing with inner-city violence as well as dealing with major challenges as The Boston Marathon bombings, Occupy Boston and numerous protests.
This webinar will inform participants what compassion fatigue is and what factors lead to it.
