Rising violence in ERs cause hospitals to redesign security.
A growing number of problems caused by drugs, alcohol, gang violence and domestic quarrels are spilling over into emergency departments, creating security challenges for the nation's hospitals. In response, facilities are stepping up security measures, including redesigning emergency departments, installing airport-type metal detectors and broadening staff training.
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D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012940:Social Problems; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014754:Violence