This episode explores the ways in which organizations can prepare to manage the presence and demands of law enforcement officers in healthcare settings. 

During this episode, you will: 

• Learn that scripting can best prepare staff to interact with LEOs in a consistent and respectful way
• Understand that LEOs and healthcare staff operate under different policies, and working together to create a joint policy can support positive collaboration
• Hear how organizational security can provide an intermediary for interactions between staff and LEOs 
• Recognize that effective staff guidance for interactions with LEOs includes having a policy in place and providing education about the policy 

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Coverys companies are a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance for medical practitioners and health systems. Coverys provides a full range of healthcare liability insurance options, advanced risk analytics, and best-in-class risk mitigation and education resources to help clients anticipate, identify, and manage risk to reduce errors and improve outcomes.

Med-IQ, a Coverys company, is a leading provider of clinical and risk management education, consulting services, and quality improvement solutions, empowering individuals at every level of the healthcare delivery system with the knowledge they need to continuously improve provider performance and patient outcomes.

The information provided through this activity is for educational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Opinions of the panelists are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Coverys or Med-IQ.