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WakeMed police officer Roger Smith was fatally shot at WakeMed Garner Healthplex during an altercation with a patient on Saturday. North Carolina hospital shooting, Benji Martin Jr.

North Carolina Hospital Police Officer Shot, Killed in Struggle with ER Patient

WakeMed police officer Roger Smith was fatally shot at WakeMed Garner Healthplex during an altercation with a patient…

News November 13
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Security Officer Colleen Hendrickson Bass was shot and killed in the Eastern State Hospital parking lot by an intruder who then took his own life. Sethanial Bunch

Eastern State Hospital Security Officer Fatally Shot in Parking Lot

Security Officer Colleen Hendrickson Bass was shot and killed in the Eastern State Hospital parking lot by an…

News October 2
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Healthcare facilities implementing AI-powered security systems report significant improvements in patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while addressing critical staffing shortages. artificial intelligence, healthcare operations, patient safety, operational efficiency, AI analytics

AI-Powered Security Systems in Healthcare: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Hospital Safety and Operations

Healthcare facilities implementing AI-powered security systems report significant improvements in patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while…

Insights September 4
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A 69-year-old male patient was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in after allegedly attacking a security officer at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. security guard

Man Arrested for Assaulting Security Officer at Pennsylvania Hospital

A 69-year-old male patient was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in after allegedly attacking a security officer…

News August 1
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Half of Healthcare Workers Mull Leaving Their Jobs Due to Safety Concerns

More than 80% in Verkada poll want their healthcare industry employers to increase security measures amid increased violence…

News July 29
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The shooting happened when Aultman Hospital staff, accompanied by two armed security officers, entered Fair’s private room to prevent him from injuring himself. James Lee Fair, hospital shooting, workplace violence

Ohio Hospital Shooting Leaves Patient Care Tech Injured; Suspect in Custody

The shooting happened when Aultman Hospital staff, accompanied by two armed security officers, entered Fair’s private room to…

News July 1
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Workplace Violence: 10 Ways to Diffuse Abusive Patient Behavior

Here's how staff members can take action to prevent or mitigate dangerous behavior.

Insights April 3
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Brutal Attack on Nurse Prompts Palms West Hospital to Boost Security, Palm Beach County Sheriff, Ric Bradshaw, Leelamma Lal, Baker Act

Brutal Attack on Nurse Prompts HCA Florida Palms West Hospital to Boost Security

Palms West now has a dedicated workspace for law enforcement in its emergency room.

News March 12
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Palms West Hospital Nurse Attacked, Patient Charged with Attempted Murder

The Palms West Hospital nurse was so badly injured that she had to be airlifted to another hospital…

News February 24
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