Violence against hospital staff inside and outside of the emergency department is the No. 1 challenge facing hospital security departments. Experts say it's important for security professionals to review basic safety protocol with staff, such as how to report threats and unusual behavior.
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2016 Hospital Security Survey
Top hospital security incidents
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October 5, 2016