Healthcare Security Programs
It is essential to understand a security program. These resources help build and sustain a security program in healthcare. Sources delve further into risk considerations of law enforcement's presence in the emergency room and guidance to infant abductions.
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Security Toolkit
A resource manual created by the Public Services Health & Safety Association to address workplace violence. The toolkit was designed to assist healthcare organizations in developing effective security programs. This comprehensive guide contains extensive information such as roles and responsibilities of the security program, policy templates, security guard training information, a list of necessary policies/procedures and many other valuable resources.
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Armed Law Enforcement in the Emergency Department: Risk Management Considerations
An article published by the American Bar Association Health Law Section discussing the use of armed law enforcement in healthcare organizations. It recommends best practices for armed security in the healthcare setting.
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Guidelines on Prevention of & Response To Infant Abductions
A document created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to assist healthcare organizations in developing security measures to protect infants and children. This information can be used to train staff, educate patients and develop preventive measures/policies.