LA/OC IAHSS Recognizes Hospital Security Officers for Saving Lives, Outstanding Performances
In all, 25 hospital security officers were honored at a luncheon that was held in Los Angeles on Oct. 16.
In all, 25 hospital security officers were honored at a luncheon that was held in Los Angeles on Oct. 16.
The 44-year-old woman, who is listed in critical condition, was able to walk into the hospital emergency room after being shot in the face.
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.
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