Hospital security a growing concern

Shootings, privacy breaches and theft are just some of the challenges that hospitals face daily


The U.S. healthcare industry faces growing security threats. Shootings, privacy breaches and theft are just some of the challenges that hospitals face daily, according to an article on the News-Sun website.

Hospitals offer unique challenges for security professionals. They are fairly open to the public yet contain radioactive material, controlled substances and highly toxic material.

The development and deployment of sound policies and procedures dealing with threats is key to hospital security, the article said.

Training staff on how to confront security risks and mitigate the hazards is also important. 

Read the article.

 

 



October 17, 2014


Topic Area: Safety


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