Medical office buildings and off‑site healthcare facilities face a unique and growing set of security and safety challenges—from rising workplace violence and staff assaults to homelessness, after‑hours vulnerabilities, and regional crime pressures. This session offers practical, experience‑driven guidance on how property managers, health systems, and security professionals can work together to strengthen safety, improve emergency readiness, and build resilience into everyday operations. Through real‑world scenarios and case studies, panelists will explore how to design safer spaces, integrate security early in development, coordinate effectively with landlords, and support tenants who may not have their own security resources. Attendees will also learn how environmental design, technology, and collaborative protocols can reduce risk, protect staff and patients, and create safer off‑site care environments.
Learning Objectives—At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the most pressing security risks in medical office and off‑site healthcare settings, including workplace violence, homelessness, and after‑hours vulnerabilities.
- Apply best practices in building design, environmental planning, and technology integration to enhance safety for staff, patients, and visitors.
- Develop coordinated emergency‑response and communication strategies that strengthen resilience and support safe operations during incidents.
- Evaluate collaborative approaches between landlords, tenants, and security teams to improve safety protocols and address gaps in off‑site facility control.