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6 Injured, 2 Dead in Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting, UPMC Memorial Hospital, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, Andrew Duarte

UPMC Makes Security Improvements After Fatal Memorial Hospital Shooting

The gunman held hospital staff members hostage and fatally shot a police officer during the February incident.

News April 9
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Shooting at Michigan Hospital Leads to Lockdown; Suspect in Custody, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, workplace violence

Shooting at Michigan Hospital Leads to Lockdown; Suspect in Custody

Police say the incident at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital was targeted and involved two hospital employees.

News March 21
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Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Patient Shoots Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Security Officer

The suspect was taken to the Scottsdale Shea Medical Center emergency room for reportedly exhibiting "paranoid behavior."

News March 5
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Slain Oregon Hospital Security Officer’s Family Files $35 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Legacy Good Samaritan, hospital shooting

Slain Oregon Hospital Security Officer’s Family Files $35 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The lawsuit faults Legacy Good Samaritan for not immediately removing a gunman after he made threats and firearms…

News November 18
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Nurses at Washington Hospital Picket Over Workplace Violence, St. Joseph Medical Center, Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA)

Nurses at Washington Hospital Picket Over Workplace Violence

The nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma are also calling on hospital management to address staffing…

News November 6
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Mitigating Workplace Violence at Doctors Offices and Ambulatory Care Sites, security, OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Mitigating Workplace Violence at Ambulatory Care Sites

Healthcare organizations often overlook the security needs of freestanding clinics and offices. These best practices will help you…

Insights October 22
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So. California Hospital Security Officers Honored for Bravery, Outstanding Service

So. California Hospital Security Officers Honored for Bravery, Outstanding Service

IAHSS’ Southern California chapter honored 38 security officers from hospitals in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties…

News October 18
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Woman Shoots Mother and then Herself Outside Mississippi Hospital, Highland Community Hospital, murder-suicide

Woman Shoots Mother and then Herself Outside Mississippi Hospital

The daughter and mother were each other’s caregivers, and the shooting was a murder-suicide.

News October 2
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Man Shoots Gun in Kansas City Hospital Arrested, Saint Luke’s Medical Center, Maikol Valdes, Maikol Valdez, hospital shooting

Man Shoots Gun in Kansas City Hospital, Arrested

The man was able to grab a gun as the security officer was trying to subdue him.

News July 17
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