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Safety and Security Survey Extended to Oct. 15

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The HASC Safety and Security Committee invites member hospitals to participate in the 2024 Safety and Security Survey. Surveys must be completed by Tuesday, Oct. 15.

The survey’s purpose is to provide health care safety and security leaders a resource that gives insights into the strides hospitals are making to ensure a safe and secure hospital environment for their patients and workforce.

To take the online survey, please visit our web page:

Please note: The system allows you to save your responses and return later to complete.

Participating hospitals will receive a complimentary report, expected to be released in Nov. 2024.

Survey Scope

The survey captures data in the following key areas:

  • Armed Security Staff
  • Security System Capabiliti
  • Emergency Codes
  • Technical Support for Security Systems
  • Hospital Security Budgets
  • Threats and Active Shooter
  • Law Enforcement Response
  • Types of Reported Incidents Over the Last 12 Months
  • Reported Incidents
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Committees
  • Security Assessments
  • Workplace Violence Typology
  • Security Organizational Structure and Assignments
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Staff Training

For a better understanding of the full scope of the survey, please review this PDF version. However, please be sure to submit your responses online.

On behalf of the Safety and Security Committee, thank you for taking part in this effort. For any questions, please contact me at the address or phone number below.

Teri Hollingsworth
Vice President, Human Resources and Education Services
[email protected]
(213) 538-0763