[Expert Solution]: Increased physical security has been proposed…

Increased physical security has been proposed as a way to decrease WPV in health care facilities. Evidence shows that these 2 strategies have been instrumental in decreasing violent crimes in hospitals: O The installation of metal detectors the implementation of and ID badge system, limiting patients and visitors to specific floors of the hospital. о Background checks for patients and families to identify those with a previous history of mental illness or violence. O Improved scheduling of patients and assignment of beepers and transponders to track movement within the facility.