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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