Journal of healthcare protection management : publication of the International Association for Hospital Security
-
J Healthc Prot Manage · Jan 2004
Public safety support of a healthcare system's vision, mission and values.
A misleading perception about healthcare security as "the hospital's police force" has separated officers from any meaningful role as caregivers whose primary role is providing a safe environment for patient care. This article describes how one healthcare system developed a holistic public safety program within the context of its stated mission.