Minimizing gang violence in the emergency department.
Street gang members are frequently injured, and the violence of their subculture may follow them from the streets into the emergency department. We present four cases in which in-hospital gang violence occurred or was prevented. To decrease the risk of injury from gang-related violence within the hospital, we offer guidelines for patient care and health care provider safety. Emphasis is on education, awareness, and early hospital security involvement.
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Los Angeles County, University of Southern California Medical Center.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D015141:Los Angeles; D008297:Male; D012637:Security Measures / Q000592:standards*; D014754:Violence