Security - August 2021
Oregon Sends National Guard into Hospitals
Troops will perform non-medical work, such as being uniformed presence in anxiety-filled waiting rooms
8/27/2021
Access Control Program Creates Secure Spaces to Work, Visit and Recoup
UVA Medical Center sees hundreds of patients daily, making security constant concern. This facility relies on policy, security officers and technology to keep security high.
8/26/2021
Hospital Violence Continues To Escalate
Incidents reflect growing wave of attacks against front-line and support staff
8/13/2021
Hospital Forms Own Police Department
Officers receive certified training suited to a hospital environment, such as assisting patients and families
8/5/2021
Amid Worsening Pandemic, Hospital Attacks Continue
Even as delta variant drives up new hospitalizations, workers face ongoing threat of workplace violence
8/5/2021
Rhode Island Healthcare Workers Get More Protection
Workers now have procedures to file complaints in the event of an assault or other illegal behavior
8/3/2021
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