Protect staff, patients, and visitors — 24/7.
IAHSS-aligned hospital security with ED de-escalation, behavioral health support, and HIPAA-aware visitor management for acute care environments.
The risks unique to hospitals.
ED workplace violence
Healthcare workers are 4x more likely to experience workplace violence than other industries — most in the ED.
Behavioral health watch
Sitter and behavioral hold support strains nursing capacity without trained security partners.
Visitor management & infant security
OB, NICU, and pediatric units require specialized abduction prevention protocols.
Active shooter & lockdown readiness
Joint Commission and CMS expect documented training and drilled response.
A program engineered for hospitals.
ED security officer presence
Dedicated ED officers trained in CPI, de-escalation, and weapons screening protocols.
Behavioral health & sitter support
1:1 patient watch, elopement prevention, and behavioral hold support coordinated with nursing.
Infant security & OB coverage
HUGS / Cuddles system response, abduction drill participation, and visitor verification.
Visitor management & access control
After-hours access, visitor badging, and HIPAA-aware verification protocols.
Active threat response & lockdown
Drilled active shooter response, lockdown coordination with charge nurses, and PD liaison.
What changes after we deploy.
Staff retention & safety
Documented security presence is a top driver of nursing retention and recruitment in competitive markets.
Joint Commission readiness
Documentation, drills, and training records ready for environment of care surveys.
CMS workplace violence compliance
Programs aligned to CMS and OSHA workplace violence prevention guidelines.
Patient experience
Calm, professional security presence supports HCAHPS scores and patient satisfaction.
Why healthcare administrators choose us.
- IAHSS-certified supervisors and CPI / Handle With Care trained officers
- ED-experienced officers familiar with EMTALA and HIPAA constraints
- Coordinated infant security drills with OB and security committees
- Joint Commission and CMS audit support from program design forward
In every contract.
Assess. Deploy. Protect.
- Step 01
Discovery call
A 20-minute consult to map risk profile, coverage windows, and operational constraints.
- Step 02
On-site assessment
A licensed supervisor walks the property, scores vulnerabilities, and photographs critical posts.
- Step 03
Custom security plan
Documented post orders, escalation tree, KPI targets, and officer profile delivered for sign-off.
- Step 04
Deployment
Vetted, uniformed officers deploy with embedded supervision and 24/7 dispatch overlay from day one.
- Step 05
Reporting & review
Live DARs, incident reports with media, and quarterly executive reviews against agreed KPIs.
“ED workplace violence reports dropped 50% after our first six months. Charge nurses now request specific officers by name for difficult shifts.”
Frequently asked.
Are officers IAHSS-aligned?+
Yes — supervisors hold IAHSS certifications and program design follows IAHSS basic and advanced guidelines.
Do officers receive CPI training?+
Yes — CPI or Handle With Care certification with annual recertification.
How do you handle behavioral holds?+
1:1 sitter support coordinated with nursing, with elopement prevention and de-escalation as primary tools.
Can you support infant security drills?+
Yes — quarterly drill participation, HUGS/Cuddles response training, and OB committee participation.
Are officers trained in HIPAA?+
Yes — HIPAA awareness training annually with documented compliance and minimum necessary discipline.
Do you handle weapons screening at the ED?+
Yes — handheld and walkthrough metal detector operations per facility policy.
Can officers transport patients?+
Officers do not provide patient transport but support transport with security escort where indicated.
How do you support active shooter drills?+
Annual joint drills with hospital safety committee, charge nurses, and local PD.
What about morgue and pharmacy access?+
Restricted area access logging, two-person rule support, and audit-ready documentation.
Are armed officers available?+
Available where state law and facility policy permit; most hospital programs use unarmed officers with armed surge capability.
Healthcare-grade security your nurses will thank you for.
Hospital security programs built around clinical reality.