An active shooter event is likely one of the worst events that can happen within a medical facility due to trauma, loss of potential life, and the continued need for patient care. The active shooter training within hospital settings will assist leadership and educators in establishing protocols, training strategies, community assessment of coverage, and developing a recovery response plan.

Downloadable Materials:

• Active Shooter Preparation and Training for Hospitals Presentation

The Department of Homeland Security has released resources for active shooter incidents in hospitals and other environments.

• Hospital action guide

• Active Shooter: How to Respond

• Active Shooter Pocket Card

• Schools

• Houses of worship

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