You can’t make up this threat!
A hospital received an immediate and credible threat. They initiated a lockout/lockdown and notified police. An armed man was apprehended on block from the hospital.
A hospital received an immediate and credible threat. They initiated a lockout/lockdown and notified police. An armed man was apprehended on block from the hospital.
A hostage situation can “come out of nowhere” in the healthcare arena. A loose scalpel suddenly becomes a weapon.
Sticking your head out to look for an assailant is dangerous. Your cell phone camera may be used as a mirror to see if the coast is clear.
Get Out (run) and Get Down (hide) when you can’t run. There’s a nurse in the picture; students show us new hiding tricks on every AS360 exercise.
In-house general counsel often works behind the scenes in many companies to prevent and prepare for workplace violence. We think […]
Our workshop students often ask about lockout versus lockdown. It’s important to know the difference. Lockoutmeans securing your building perimeter to prevent or impede entry. Lockdownmeans securing internal doors to protect interior offices, rooms, or areas from intrusion. Lockdown is required when an attacker is already inside your facility….
Employees are holding their employers accountable under the 0HSA general duty clause. Negligence and lack of active shooter training overarch […]
You likely perceive active shooter training as being response focused; something happens that triggers action. Add a new perspective by […]
During healthcare active shooter exercises, AS 360 discovered that caregivers could not always Get Out, because patients could not be […]
We understand that there are many organizations limited in budget, time, or other constraints that make it difficult to hire experts to launch a program. So, here are a few quick tips to help you get started on your own…