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Use of force in healthcare

As the nation continues to discuss use of force by law enforcement, healthcare organizations must have their own discussions on how force is applied on their grounds. There are no simple solutions for responding to and preventing violence in the clinic or hospital. But when facilities do not put the time needed into their security policies, unnecessary harm can befall responders, bystanders, victims, and even the aggressors.

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