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Violent attacks at Boston hospitals reveal safety challenges
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Abby, it looks as if serious terrorists would have to get in line to work their will on hospitals and healthcae organizations. We posit that hospitals are "soft and desirable" targets for terrorism. While we all talk about WMD threats the immediate threat is from "Mumbai Type" assualts. The media has been quiet about the CAMA hospital attack in Mumbai. One-fifth of the terrorist force staged a running small arms and grenade attack in the hospital (third terrorist attack on hospitals in the area. Hospital Boards may want to think twice about the wisdom and the liability associated with not protecting their trusting charges. Women caregivers have have reached the top of the "most Assaulted in the nation's workforce. Stay Sfe Jim





