Dave Young is a nationally recognized safety expert with over 30 years in law enforcement and the U.S. Marine Corps. As Co-Founder of Vistelar, he’s trained thousands in personal safety, conflict management, and crisis response. His experience spans law enforcement, healthcare, and military sectors. Dave is the author of How to Defend Your Family and Home and has been featured on CNN, Fox News, and National Geographic. His latest book, Protecting Patients and Staff, is a real-world survival guide for healthcare professionals facing violent threats, active assailants, and crisis situations.
Crowds are a hallmark of the holiday season. Whether at a Christmas market, shopping mall, or holiday parade, families often find themselves shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers. While most people are harmless, these environments can be overwhelming and risky for children and elderly family members.
The holiday season brings joy, laughter, and gatherings of family and friends. Yet, it also brings larger crowds, heavier shopping traffic, and an increased risk of children or vulnerable loved ones becoming separated. In these moments, a clear family safety plan can mean the difference between panic and protection.
This article is Part 3 of a three-part series on the importance of Patient Care Safety Monitors. Click here to read Part 1, or click here to read Part 2.
Every second counts in a suicide prevention crisis. For Patient Care Safety Monitors, knowing exactly what to do—and staying mentally and emotionally prepared to do it—can be the difference between life and loss. This final article explores...
This article is Part 2 of a three-part series on the importance of Patient Care Safety Monitors. Click here to read Part 1, or click here to read Part 3.
Patient Care Safety Monitors do far more than watch. Every word they speak and every note they write can calm fear, expose risk, and even prevent tragedy. When monitors pair trauma-informed communication with clear, factual documentation, they...
This article is Part 1 of a three-part series on the importance of Patient Care Safety Monitors.Click here to read Part 2, or click here to read Part 3 .
In today's healthcare environment, the role of Patient Care Safety Monitors has become increasingly vital, especially in preventing suicide and ensuring the safety of emotionally distressed patients. These professionals are far more than...
Active assailant incidents in healthcare facilities present one of the most extreme challenges for staff, patients, and security professionals. While the primary goal in any such event is always to escape from danger if possible, circumstances may arise where escape is not an option. In these rare but high-risk situations, individuals must rely on a contingency plan that includes barricading,...
If you’ve worked in a hospital emergency department, you know it’s a pressure cooker. Crowdedrooms. High-stakes decisions. Emotions running high. It’s no surprise that violence is a growingthreat in these environments—and yet, most hospital staff still feel unprepared for an activeshooter event.
That has to change.
Nurses embody compassion, empathy, and love in their everyday interactions with patients, making them an indispensable part of healthcare. However, their safety is often compromised in the line of duty, particularly in today's climate of heightened tensions and workplace violence. As a former U.S. Marine Corps veteran and someone who grew up in a violent environment, I’ve seen firsthand the...
The real danger is not knowing what will happen after you are grabbed. Healthcare environments personal, private, and confined spaces, so being grabbed is a common danger all healthcare professionals face. Click here to read an example: ER nurse at The Villages hospital attacked by naked man
