title: Reactive-proactive: a loss control perspective for healthcare.
abstract: The author shows why the concept of a good, proactive loss control and prevention program is the proper and cost-effective choice for healthcare facilities. He discusses why security practices based on a police image and police response are inappropriate in view of the proliferation of lawsuits for malpractice and negligence.
authors: Riverside Community Hospital, CA.
authors: G L
authors: GL
authors: Bagley
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003415:Crime / Q000517:prevention & control; D006761:Hospitals; D007318:Inservice Training; D012308:Risk Management / Q000191:economics*; D012637:Security Measures / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States