IAHSS Healthcare Security Industry Guidelines, 13th Edition

• IAHSS members have free electronic access to the IAHSS Healthcare Security Industry Guidelines through the Industry Guideline- Members Only. Members that are logged in will see them below.
• A selection of Guidelines may be available for public access through the Guidelines Preview- available to the public file library below to address timely issues, to share our knowledge with affiliated organizations, or to inform the public about new Guidelines that have been developed.

IAHSS Security Design Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities, 4th Edition

Comprehensive and up-to-date best practices for designing appropriate security measures into each new construction and renovation project. Developed by leading healthcare security experts and design professionals, this edition reflects significant updates and new guidelines for outpatient facilities (medical office buildings and outpatient clinics), and design principles that can help mitigate violence in healthcare such as weapons screening.

• Available in print or eBook formats.

IAHSS Security Design Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities, 3rd Edition

The 3rd edition of the SDGHF was developed in 2020 using the original methodology established for the 1st edition that included the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of Subject Matter Experts to update the existing document and develop new guidance for emerging areas within the healthcare environment including stand-alone Emergency Departments, Urgent Care and Surgical care facilities; Residential Long Tern Care Facilities; and ED based Behavioral Health Facilities. 

• Available in print or eBook formats.

IAHSS has developed a Workplace Violence Bundle eBooklet 3rd Edition

IAHSS is committed to reducing workplace violence. As part of our effort, we have created a convenient bundle with select Guidelines from the  IAHSS Healthcare Security Industry Guidelines and the  IAHSS Security Design Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities.

This convenient online Bundle has 20 select Guidelines, that are focused on supporting a workplace violence prevention approach to healthcare security and safety.