title: A systems approach to understanding problems and solutions in the healthcare security field.
abstract: This article describes an applied 'systems approach' for understanding hospital security needs problems and solutions. It is a companion to 'A Theoretical (but Practical) Model for Managing Hospital Security Programs' by the author, which appeared in Volume 6, Number 2 of this journal.
authors: Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond.
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Smith
mesh_terms: D006739:Hospital Administration; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013597:Systems Analysis; D014481:United States