Houlton Regional Hospital Creates Own 24/7 Security Force
Houlton Regional Hospital collaborated with another nearby hospital to establish its own force following an increase in security incidents.
Houlton Regional Hospital collaborated with another nearby hospital to establish its own force following an increase in security incidents.
Psychiatric units and emergency departments saw the highest number of assaults resulting in moderate to severe injuries.
The Halifax Health Medical Center nurse is the alleged victim’s jiu-jitsu instructor and is facing multiple charges.
Learning to recognize escalating behaviors and practicing de-escalation skills are essential to addressing the rise in hospital violence.
The fatal hospital shootings happened at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
The number of victims either killed or wounded last year in active shooter attacks increased by more than 48% compared to 2020.
IAHSS’s latest crime survey found that the rate of murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults at U.S. hospitals dramatically increased in 2021.
The topic Campus Safety readers showed most interest in this month was acts of violence, which doesn’t come as a surprise since data shows violence is increasing in schools and hospitals.
Since this article was originally published, six more states now recommend color code standardization for hospital emergencies.
Authorities say the Duke shooting was prompted by a struggle between the man and Durham officers. The man was able to take away the gun of one of the officers.
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.