Healthcare Security

Patient Safety, Risk Management and Secure Healthcare Operations

This collection of articles explores healthcare security through patient safety, access control, workplace violence, theft, emergency response, visitor management, cyber risks, safeguarding and incident reporting. The articles examine how healthcare organisations can identify threats, protect patients, staff, visitors, information and critical facilities, and respond effectively to security incidents. Each article is directly related to the topic and provides practical guidance for security personnel, healthcare leaders, investigators, administrators and frontline employees. Together, they strengthen awareness of prevention, investigation, risk management, emergency preparedness and professional reporting while supporting safer, more resilient and well-managed modern healthcare operations across hospitals, clinics and care environments.