Building Defensible Weapons Screening Programs in Healthcare

This guide explores how healthcare organizations are turning workplace violence policies into consistent screening practices that help support safety, staff readiness, and a positive patient experience.
Aug. 7, 2026

Discover how healthcare organizations are moving from workplace violence policies to real-world practice. This guide provides practical insights into building and scaling weapons screening programs that enhance readiness without disrupting care delivery. 

Download the guide to learn:

  • Why effective weapons screening is about aligning people, process, and oversight
  • What makes healthcare screening different from other environments
  • How staffing, training, and frontline decisions influence consistency
  • How hospitals are rolling out screening programs in phases and improving over time
  • What a patient-centered approach to safety really looks like in practice