Chief Healthcare Executive July 25, 2023
Many health systems aren’t engaging in a simple but useful step. Paul Sarnese, a security consultant, talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about protecting workers and patients.
Seattle – Hospitals and healthcare organizations have encountered more violent incidents recently, and they are facing growing pressure to protect their employees.
A Tennessee hand surgeon was fatally shot in his orthopedic clinic earlier this month. Other hospitals have seen fatal shootings. Even aside from gun violence, physicians and nurses say they’ve suffered more physical abuse in recent years.
Some health systems are working to better protect their workers and patients, but Paul Sarnese, a security consultant, says some organizations are failing to take one essential step.
Hospitals need to talk to their employees...
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