Violence in your ER - what do you do??? - Page 3

The metal detectors, wands, etc. aren't for law-abiding concealed pistol permit holders like myself. No concealed pistol permit holder wants to risk having their permit revoked because they violated the law. I would never willingly bring my pistol into a hospital, and you can bet if I was injured while carrying and could tell the EMT's about the gun, I would.

I agree with the registered letter to the CEO idea. If nothing else, it might cause the clue phone to ring for them. Also, know where your exits are at all times. This is a basic survival tactic wherever you are--always look around for the exits whenever you enter a room. Think about where you could go for cover, if necessary.

Our hospital has a strict policy on visitors. Especially since 9-11. I have a personal policy concerning Drunk patients. No one visits my drunk patient unless they are sober, and until I say so.

This wont alleviate the altercation, but will move it out of the patient care area into the waiting room, where our security is posted at our locked doors. No one enters our ER unless security lets them in.

If they get too out of hand, we call the cops and they take them away.