The role of crime prevention education in healthcare security.
The author describes the crime prevention education program developed at his medical center. This program, which he has coordinated, has increased staff awareness and inspired community involvement. As a result, he says, the facility is safer--with fewer staff injuries from assaults.
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TMC HealthCare, Tucson, AZ, USA.
D001130:Arizona; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007324:Institutional Management Teams; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*