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Is healthcare security prepared for terrorism?

Frederick G Roll1

  • 1Roll Enterprises, Inc., Morrison, CO, USA.

Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security
|April 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Existing hospital terrorism preparedness programs are insufficient for current threats. Enhancing these plans is crucial for hospitals to maintain community services during a terrorist event.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Management
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • Pre-September 11, 2001 terrorism programs are inadequate for evolving threats.
  • Hospitals face significant challenges in service delivery during terrorist events.
  • Effective community resource roles for hospitals are compromised by current preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify critical areas for hospital preparedness concerning terrorism.
  • To ensure hospitals can maintain essential services during a terrorist event.
  • To enhance the role of hospitals as community resources in crisis situations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing hospital terrorism preparedness protocols.
  • Analysis of the impact of new terrorist threats on hospital services.
  • Identification of key areas requiring urgent attention and improvement.

Main Results:

  • Current programs do not meet the demands of modern terrorist threats.
  • Hospitals' capacity to provide services is severely hampered by inadequate plans.
  • Specific areas of concern within hospital operations are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitals must urgently update and expand their terrorism preparedness.
  • Addressing identified areas of concern is vital for operational resilience.
  • Strengthening preparedness ensures hospitals can effectively serve communities during crises.

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