Active shooter protocol helps save lives
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance, February 9, 2017
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As active shooter incidents in U.S. facilities and hospitals become more of a threat to healthcare workers, emergency planning officials need to include protocols and constant training as part of their facility’s response plan. And that doesn’t just include administrators and the security folks on the front lines—proper protocol and response starts with architects who design healthcare facilities, as well as the people behind the scenes who help keep those facilities safe.
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