How common are hospital shootings?

A number of studies have examined instances of gun violence


How common are hospital shootings? A number of studies have examined instances of gun violence, according to an article on the Becker's Hospital Review website.

Their findings include:

• Hospital-based shootings are a relatively rare occurrence, with an average of 14 per year between 2000 and 2011

• The emergency department was the most common site of hospital gun violence

• The most common victim of shootings in hospitals or other healthcare facilities to be the perpetrator. Hospital staff composed roughly 20 percent of victims. 

Read the article.

 

 



February 21, 2017


Topic Area: Security


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