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Hospitals and healthcare facilities are some of the most hazardous places to work—with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting an injury and illness rate double the national average. Among the standard workplace risks, healthcare providers face much higher chances of workplace violence than non-healthcare related industries. There are:
Healthcare employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their workers. A secure facility is vital for the for the safety of employees, visitors, and patients. This information applies to healthcare facilities such as doctor’s offices, laboratories, hospitals, in-patient care, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes.
A healthcare provider should consider taking one or more of the following steps to prevent unauthorized facility access:
Workplace violence
Biological and chemical hazards
General facility security