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Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA Healthcare employees will fear for their safety if an organization lacks a strong process... - [What is the difference between a professional witness and an expert witness?](https://ssmcsecurity.com/expert-witness/what-is-the-difference-between-a-professional-witness-and-an-expert-witness/): CERTIFIED SECURITY WITNESSES When it comes to legal disputes involving security issues, such as negligent security, premises liability, or use... - [Empowering Safety: How Strategic Security Management and CDC's FASTER Grants Drive Effective Gun Violence Prevention](https://ssmcsecurity.com/news/empowering-safety-how-strategic-security-management-and-cdcs-faster-grants-drive-effective-gun-violence-prevention/): Recent shootings at schools, churches, and hospitals have brought the urgent need for strategic security management to the forefront. Gun... - [Gun Violence and Active Shooter Incidents in the U.S.: Recent Insights](https://ssmcsecurity.com/workplace-violence/gun-violence-and-active-shooter-incidents-in-the-u-s-recent-insights/): As a security consulting firm, we would like to share with you some important information about gun violence and active... - [Laws And Regulations Safeguarding Health Workers From Workplace Violence](https://ssmcsecurity.com/workplace-violence/laws-and-regulations-safeguarding-health-workers-from-workplace-violence/): Health workers play a crucial role in providing quality care and saving lives. Unfortunately, they often face significant risks and... - [Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers](https://ssmcsecurity.com/workplace-violence/guidelines-for-preventing-workplace-violence-for-healthcare-and-social-service-workers/): Workplace violence is a growing concern in healthcare and social service settings, with employees at an increased risk of experiencing violence... - [Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses](https://ssmcsecurity.com/workplace-violence/workplace-violence-prevention-for-nurses/): Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other disruptive behavior that occurs at work. It... - [What the C-Suite needs to know about the strategic value of a comprehensive security program](https://ssmcsecurity.com/healthcare-security-consultant/what-the-c-suite-needs-to-know-about-the-strategic-value-of-a-comprehensive-security-program/): William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA The author provides the context that can help your administration understand the logic behind... - [What are the 3 types of security controls?](https://ssmcsecurity.com/security-controls/what-are-the-3-types-of-security-controls/): Security Expert There are many different kinds of security controls, but this article will focus on the three main ones.... - [Managing & Preventing Workplace Violence](https://ssmcsecurity.com/workplace-violence/managing-preventing-workplace-violence/): Workplace Violence Consultant Workplace violence incidents continue to increase in the United States, making it a leading cause of work-related... - [Workplace Violence Causes](https://ssmcsecurity.com/workplace-violence/workplace-violence-causes/): Workplace Violence Consultant Workplace violence continues to increase across the United States. Currently there are roughly 1. 5 million assaults... - [Understanding The Joint Commission’s new requirements for workplace violence prevention](https://ssmcsecurity.com/workplace-violence/understanding-the-joint-commissions-new-requirements-for-workplace-violence-prevention/): William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA Beyond spelling out the new requirements, the author provides detailed, practical advice for implementing... - [What is workplace violence?](https://ssmcsecurity.com/workplace-violence/what-is-workplace-violence/): Workplace Violence Consultant Workplace violence continues to spread across the country, emphasizing the need for preventative measures. According to the... - [What is Healthcare Security?](https://ssmcsecurity.com/news/what-is-healthcare-security/): Healthcare Security Expert Hospitals and medical centers are usually part of larger healthcare systems which have a clear main objective:... - [A legal lens on body cameras worn by hospital security officers](https://ssmcsecurity.com/healthcare-security-consultant/a-legal-lens-on-body-cameras-wornby-hospital-security-officers/): William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA Body worn cameras (BWCs) can protect your facility from fraudulent use-of-force and misconduct claims... - [What Does a Security Consultant Do?](https://ssmcsecurity.com/news/what-does-a-security-consultant-do/): Healthcare, Education, & Retail Security Expert The term security analyst is often used interchangeably with security consultant. A security consultant... - [How complying with cybersecurity certification demands can advance your physical security goals](https://ssmcsecurity.com/healthcare-security-consultant/advance-your-physical-security-goals/): William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA Cybersecurity certification requirements for healthcare create a demand for certain physical security standards to... - [What makes a good expert witness? ](https://ssmcsecurity.com/expert-witness/what-makes-a-good-expert-witness/): Security Expert Witness What does it mean to “qualify” as an expert witness? The expert witness will be asked by... - [What is an Expert Witness?](https://ssmcsecurity.com/expert-witness/what-is-an-expert-witness/): Security Expert Witness Federal Rule Of Evidence 702 The Federal Rule of Evidence 702 governs the admissibility of expert witness... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages --- --- --- --- --- --- ## Posts --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---