decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2023 Issue 6 (June)
As gun laws loosen, prepare for possibly armed patients
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Article Overview
This practice-management article discusses how medical offices can prepare for the possibility that patients may arrive armed as gun laws become more permissive. It focuses on broad safety and policy considerations, including signage, intake and consent workflows, staff training, controlled access, de-escalation, and crisis planning. The content is aimed at physicians, practice administrators, and staff responsible for office safety, compliance, and patient relations.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps health care practices think through safety policies and response planning for a potentially dangerous and legally sensitive situation without needing to improvise in the moment.
What You Will Learn
- Why some medical practices are considering firearm-related safety planning
- How office policies and intake procedures can support a weapons policy
- What broad staff-preparedness and de-escalation topics are discussed
- How crisis planning and periodic review fit into practice safety management
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Office managers
- Clinical staff
- Health care compliance and risk-management personnel
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