Citation

Schoolfield D. J. Healthc. Prot. Manage. 2008; 24(2): 84-89.

Affiliation

Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, International Association for Hospital Security and and Safety -- Rusting Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18800665

Abstract

Hospitals in low crime areas, believed to be far removed from gang activity, might suddenly be involved in a gang shooting situation for which their staffs are ill-prepared, as the author relates. He describes the need to have a policy in place in advance of a gang victim arriving at your ED to avoid situations where staff and patients are put in danger. The article presents the highlights of a policy developed by his hospital after an unlooked for event.

Language: en