A patient barricaded himself in his room at Covenant HealthCare until officers gained entry with ballistic shields
Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw, Mich., is reviewing its security policies after a patient fired a gun in his room, according to an article on the Campus Safety website.
The healthcare facility is reviewing patient handling policies and procedures.
No one was hurt in the incident and police later subdued the patient with a taser.
Staff members’ response to the situation is also being reviewed to determine if any changes need to be made. The hospital has since resumed normal operations.
October 26, 2017
Topic Area: Security
The Top States for Pest InfestationsHealthcare facilities are among the most popular locations for pest infestations.
Ground Broken on Wichita Biomedical Campus ProjectThe $172.5-million, eight-story, 350,000-square-foot building is expected to open in 2027.
Aligning Construction and Facility Activities to Minimize ProblemsProject managers need to address risks early to prevent issues during construction and renovation projects.
Cooper University Health Care Breaks Ground on 'Project Imagine'The groundbreaking launched the first phase of a $3 billion expansion of the Health Sciences Campus in Camden, New Jersey.
3 Employees Injured by Patient at Halifax Infirmary's Emergency DepartmentPolice contained the threat and took the patient into custody.