title: An approach to security risk assessment.
abstract: Use of a brief survey instrument described in this article can be a useful means of obtaining actionable information in regards to risk assessment and crime prevention, the author points out. The survey yields data that assists in the prioritization of effort that can enhance the impact of a limited pool of qualified specialists.
authors.affiliation: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Engells
mesh_terms: D003415:Crime / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004189:Disaster Planning; D006268:Health Facilities; D058016:Health Facility Administration; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012637:Security Measures; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States