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Healthcare Workplace Violence Preparedness Toolkit

By ICS Staff · January 9, 20231 min read

"Police Line Do Not Cross" Tape — Violence In the Healthcare Setting

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In recent years there has been an increase in workplace violence, including incidents involving healthcare professionals and staff. As a result, we are providing you with resources and information that you can utilize to reduce the risk and be prepared for an act of violence, should it occur in your practice.

Resources from Homeland Security:

Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar

The FBI provides these resources:

The American Hospital Association has provided information on active shooter incidents in healthcare settings:

Active Shooter Incidents In Health Care Settings

NCMIC provides the following resources that provide safety tips and how to react to violence in your practice.

Workplaces Respond provides strategies to prevent workplace violence:

8 Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies

About the Author

ICS Staff

The Illinois Chiropractic Society staff works collaboratively on many topics to bring the most comprehensive and relevant information to our members. We have over 60 years of chiropractic experience and understand the heartbeat of the profession. We all look forward to providing relevant information to our members for years to come.