At the California International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) symposiums held this July, Denise Grimm, RN, JD, who is the associate director, National Preparedness, BCFS Emergency Services Division, discussed the challenges associated with preventing violence, handling lockdowns and managing patient medical care during large-scale crises.
In this brief excerpt from her presentation “How Bad Is Bad — The Realities of Managing Your Healthcare Facility When You Become Overwhelmed in a Disaster,” she covers the questions surrounding proper use of force and if a lockdown would be effective should a crowd storm a hospital during a mass casualty event.
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