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Remote Laboratory Management: Respiratory Virus Diagnostics

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Published on: April 6, 2019

Hospitals and terrorism: the realities; the future; mitigating risks.

James R Sawyer¹

¹Seattle Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.

Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security

|September 12, 2013

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Hospital security is crucial as terrorist attacks near and on medical facilities are increasing globally. This article outlines preventative measures and strategies for domestic security planners to address these threats effectively.

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Remote Laboratory Management: Respiratory Virus Diagnostics

Remote Laboratory Management: Respiratory Virus Diagnostics

Published on: April 6, 2019

Area of Science:

Public Health
Security Studies
Emergency Management

Background:

Increasing frequency of terrorist attacks targeting healthcare facilities internationally.
The need for proactive security planning in domestic healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To alert security planners to the growing threat of hospital-based terrorism.
To propose actionable steps for preventing and mitigating such attacks.

Main Methods:

Analysis of international trends in hospital-related terrorist incidents.
Development of a framework for domestic security preparedness.

Main Results:

Identified specific vulnerabilities in hospital security.
Outlined a series of preventative and responsive measures.

Conclusions:

Domestic security planners must prioritize hospital security against terrorism.
Implementing proposed strategies can significantly reduce the risk and impact of attacks.