Two N.J. doctors are working to raise awareness about violence in emergency departments and ways to increase security, according to a article on the Courier-Post website.
Two years ago, a rash of violent incidents in South Jersey hospitals led to policy reviews, active-shooter drills and additional training for staff. But only a handful of surveyed employees said they felt "extremely prepared" for dealing with violence.
New Jersey now requires hospitals to organize violence prevention committees and offer at least two hours of training on the topic each year.
Kennedy Health installed panic alarms and organized a code response team trained to calm combative patients. It also runs active shooter drills every year with help from local law enforcement.
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