Public and private medical facilities providing patient care can be a prime target for a domestic or terrorist attack. For example, most hospitals are usually open to the public 24 x 7, with multiple entry points, with little or no screening of visitors, vendors or employees in public areas making a limited on-site security presence. Such an environment lends itself to being a “Soft Target” for a disruptive threat leading to mass casualties. A “Soft Target” is an entity that is relatively unprotected or vulnerable, especially to a military or terrorist attack. Safety Act Protection can transform a Soft Target into a Hard Target, reduce insurance premiums and limit third-party claims in the event of a declared terrorist attack.
Safety Act Protection for health care facilities provides:
• Additional liability protection for Board of Directors & Officers
• Enhance compliance with regulators overseeing patient care in a safe setting
• A tool for meeting Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Standards
• Cap Third-party claims in the event of a defined terrorist attack
• A security assessment w/recommendations that will lower insurance premiums upon implementation
Why are Hospitals Soft Targets?
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