Security re-examined after doctor killed inside Boston hospital

A man shot and fatally wounded a doctor inside a Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston before killing himself


Hospital officials will evaluate safety protocols after a man shot and fatally wounded a doctor inside Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston before killing himself, according to an article on the ABC News website.

Police said the gunman wasn't a patient of the doctor's and they didn't specify a motive for the shootings.

Police and hospital officials commended the fast response by police and hospital staff, who they said had been trained to respond to an "active shooter" situation.

Betsy Nabel, the hospital's president, said Brigham and Women's will evaluate its safety protocols. She said there have been no discussions about installing metal detectors, which none of the city's hospitals have.

The shooting prompted a temporary lockdown. 

Read the article.

 

 



January 22, 2015


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

The HVAC Dilemma: To Repair or Replace?

Healthcare facilities that keep repairing and optimizing aging systems past their useful life spend money on a problem they cannot solve without capital investment.


Department of Veterans Affairs Signs Lease for Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Kentucky

Construction and facility preparation are expected to be completed by the winter of 2027, and the first patient should be seen by spring 2028.


Cameron Regional Medical Center Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

CRMC is not currently aware of any evidence to suggest that any information has been fraudulently misused.


3 Pillars of Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare

These strategies can help healthcare facilities stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.


Meridian Acquires Medical Office Building in Pasadena, CA

The property was acquired for approximately $13.35 million.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.