Irving, Texas-based Christus Health has issued body cameras to its security personnel as an additional safety measure, according to a June 8 news release.
The system's decision is in line with many health organizations that have begun to increase security measures and precautions in the light of increasing violence against healthcare workers.
"Christus Health strives to provide its security team with industry-leading and innovative de-escalation devices and training to ensure the health and wellbeing of every patient, guest, employee or care practitioner that enters one of our centers," Roy Alston, PhD, vice president of security and public safety at the organization said in a statement.
Leveraging the new body cameras will allow the system to be equipped with the technology necessary to help "deter and de-escalate incidents" he said.
Other notable systems, including Geisinger and Northwell, have also recently taken steps to amp up safety measures since the onset of COVID-19, which spiked violence against health workers.