Healthcare workers view patient violence and impacts of burnout/mental health as greatest safety concerns, according to a recent safety report.

It’s important for employers to take the threat of employee violence seriously and take steps to protect their customers and staff from harm.

Drones, insider risk, workplace violence prevention and more — security leaders share what's on the horizon for the industry in 2023.

Here are six steps your organization can take to reduce workplace violence.

Workplace violence accounted for nearly 18,000 worker deaths from 1992 to 2019, according to research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the U.S. Department of Justice.

Strategies for supporting homeless people include training security officers in outreach and de-escalation, setting clear facility safety guidelines, and working with external partners.

Access control, weapons detection and visitor management systems are just some of the security technologies helping to prevent healthcare workplace violence.

To prepare for potential effects of the Roe v Wade reversal, healthcare facilities and security teams should take the necessary steps to best protect the safety and security of patients and healthcare professionals.

Until the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act is passed, there are certain security strategies that can help mitigate workplace violence and implement a prevention strategy that strengthens the workforce from within. 

Detecting insider threats and misconduct begins with evaluating departmental responsibilities and tools used for employee screening.