Active Shooter Training for Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities

Equip caregivers with life-saving training to protect themselves and those in their care.

Protecting patients, staff, and visitors is the highest priority in every healthcare facility. Active shooter incidents, while thankfully rare, can occur anywhere, including hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Why Active Shooter Training is Essential for Healthcare Workers

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Workplace Violence Trends

Healthcare settings, while dedicated to healing, are unfortunately not immune to workplace violence. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers experience a higher rate of workplace violence than the national average. This includes incidents ranging from verbal abuse and threats to physical assaults and active shooter events.

Legal & Ethical Responsibility

Healthcare organizations have a legal and ethical obligation to provide a safe and secure environment for their employees and patients. OSHA's General Duty Clause mandates that employers furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards, including the potential for workplace violence. Implementing comprehensive active shooter training demonstrates a commitment to employee safety and helps fulfill these legal and ethical responsibilities.

Practical Benefits

Beyond compliance, active shooter training offers numerous practical benefits for healthcare facilities:


  • Enhanced Employee Safety: Equipping staff with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in critical situations can significantly improve their safety and well-being.

  • Improved Patient Care: During an active shooter event, the ability to quickly and effectively evacuate patients and maintain a safe environment is crucial for continued patient care.

  • Increased Staff Confidence: Training can boost employee confidence and reduce anxiety related to potential threats, creating a more positive and productive work environment.

ALICE Training®: The Preferred Choice for Healthcare Facilities

ALICE Training® offers a unique and comprehensive approach to active shooter preparedness, specifically tailored to meet the complex needs of healthcare environments.

Options-Based Response

ALICE Training® goes beyond traditional lockdown-only approaches, emphasizing a multi-faceted response that includes Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. This adaptable framework empowers healthcare workers to make informed decisions in the dynamic and high-stakes situations of an active shooter event.

Blended Learning for Critical Skills

ALICE combines eLearning courses, such as Situational Awareness and De-escalation Training, with in-person instruction to ensure a well-rounded understanding of proactive safety strategies. This blended approach is especially valuable in healthcare settings, equipping staff with essential skills to protect themselves, patients, and visitors.

Trauma-Informed Training

Designed with healthcare workers in mind, ALICE Training® takes a trauma-informed approach to ensure staff feel empowered, not overwhelmed, while learning critical response strategies. This focus on reducing stress during training helps healthcare workers build confidence and retain life-saving skills.

Integration with Existing Protocols

ALICE Training® complements and enhances existing hospital emergency procedures, ensuring a cohesive, streamlined response that aligns with established safety and care standards.

What Healthcare Workers Across the Country Are Saying About ALICE

“You can’t be too safe. There are multiple situations that could occur and I think the training that they’ll receive with ALICE could be applied to even a not so large threat.”
Carol Kaminoski

RN, BSN, Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, MetroHealth Medical Center

“This was the best training session I have ever attended. I have an entire new perspective on how to react in an active shooter situation. I also will be more aware of my surroundings no matter where I go.”
Kathleen Grimm Scott

Former Clinical Research Associate, Rady Children's Hospital

“Fantastic training! Loved the facts and science driving the reasoning.”
Paul Erich Geigle

Patient Accounts Supervisor, Fairfield Medical Center

“This is the best training I’ve ever been to and I’m grateful to Gary And the other instructors. I’ve never felt more empowered. I now have knowledge that there is something I can do, that I don’t have to be passive. Best of all I can provide this information to others. Thank you so much.”
Tasha Lehman

Assistant Administrator, Colonial Manor Nursing Home

“Amazing day of training. Excited to do it again tomorrow.”
Tracey Anne Shalifoe

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Protect your patients, staff, and visitors, including family members, with proven, effective active shooter training. ALICE Training® provides healthcare organizations with the tools and strategies to respond effectively to critical incidents, like active shootings, and build a safer, more secure environment.

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