Some Psychiatric Hospitals See Uptick in Requests to Admit Former State Hospital Patients
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Health Care Worker Right to Vote Measure Heads to Signature-Gathering Phase
Earlier this week, CHA’s sponsored ballot measure — The Health Care Union Transparency, Accountability & Union Member Right to Vote Act — received its official “Title and Summary” from the state Office of the Attorney General.
Reporting Suspicious Activities for Hospitals
The California State Threat Assessment System is an all-hazards information sharing partnership of Federal, State and Local law enforcement agencies to connect suspicious activity reporting for potential terrorism or security issues. This partnership connects law enforcement through a network of interconnected Regional Threat Assessment Centers (RTACs) in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento.
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Suspicious Activity Reporting: Training for Hospitals
Hospitals can help deter crime, violent incidents, and terrorism through reporting of suspicious activity.
Safety and Security Assessment, Planning and Training Requirements
Under California law, all licensed general acute-care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, and specialty hospitals are mandated to conduct an annual security and safety assessment. This assessment is crucial for developing a security plan aimed at safeguarding personnel, patients, and visitors against aggressive or violent behavior.
Using Disaster Drills to Meet the Response to the Evolution of Active Threats
2023 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase
Shared by Sutter Roseville Medical Center, this resource details how active shooter/active threat drills and education have proven to be successful. Following the drills, personnel felt less distress and more comfortable with emergency responses. Preparing for these types of incidents pose challenges, but not preparing can be devastating. Active threats can involve more than just shooters with firearms– threats can include guns, knives or even explosives. Healthcare facilities must plan and prepare for the worst-case scenario.
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Collaborating with Law Enforcement to Boost Resilience
2016 Disaster Conference
This session reviews how hospitals can boost resilience by incorporating law enforcement into their plans, policies and procedures. The presentation identified ways hospitals can involve law enforcement into their drills, training, and community outreach, how to incorporate law enforcement into their safety/security threat assessments, and their and Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WPVPP).
Responding to America’s Deadliest Shooting — The Physician Perspective
2016 Disaster Conference
Presented by Orlando Health, this session provided an overview and timeline for hospitals’ response to the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting. The presentation discussed the lessons learned from this event, and discussed how disaster drills, collaboration, and resource optimization were key to an effective event response.