Security Management for Healthcare - 9780367086770

Taylor & Francis

Security Management for HealthcareProactive Event Prevention and Effective Resolution\nAuthor(s): Bernard Scaglione\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367086770, 978-0367086770\nSynopsis\nThe healthcare industry is changing daily. With the advent of the Affordable Care Act and now the changes being made by the current administration, the financial outlook for healthcare is uncertain. Along with natural disasters, new diseases, and ransomware new challenges have developed for the healthcare security professional. One of the top security issues effecting hospitals today is workplace violence. People dont usually act violently out of the blue. There are warning signs that can be missed or dont get reported or, if they are reported, they may not be properly assessed and acted upon. Healthcare facilities need to have policies and procedures that require reporting of threatening or unusual behaviors. Having preventive p.