August 29, 2022

As a high-reliability organization, TriHealth is focused on clinical patient safety, closely monitoring falls, hospital-acquired infections, and many other health and safety concerns. We also take the physical safety and security of our facilities and all those who work or visit there very seriously.

Ohio State Senate Bill 215

On September 13, 2022, Ohio State Senate 215, a bill on carrying firearms, will be effective. TriHealth and Protective Services have been aware and planning for the passing of Bill 215. We will continue to put the safety of our team members and visitors first.

TriHealth Protective Services and the Circle of Safety

As always, TriHealth has the right to ensure the safety of our patients, their families, our team members, physicians, and volunteers, and prevent any object that can be used as a weapon from coming onto our property. The right does not change when Bill 215 is effective. We understand that anyone who visits or works at a TriHealth facility may have concerns about how this bill will affect their safety. Protective Services has and will continue to create the Circle of Safety at TriHealth.

• TriHealth’s security officers complete a series of safety training sessions throughout the year.
• Protective Services provides ongoing education to security officers.
• Protective Services offers safety education, available to all TriHealth team members and physicians.
• There is easy access to web-based training like active shooter protocol and active threat protocol. If an individual possesses a weapon and is acting aggressively, follow our four-step active threat protocol.

Protective Services has implemented safety protocols to support a safe working environment for team members, a secure healing environment for patients, and an inviting atmosphere for everyone who visits a TriHealth facility. While acts of aggression involving a firearm are extremely rare in healthcare, it is useful to be aware of TriHealth’s safety protocols. Through our partnerships, we will keep TriHealth safe!

On and Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officers

On and off-duty law enforcement officers maintain the right to carry firearms on TriHealth property. While we can ask them to remove their weapon, they are not required to do so, and treatment cannot be refused if the on or off-duty officer keeps their weapon. Bill 215 does not change this long-standing exception to TriHealth’s policies and rights.

For further information and training opportunities, contact Kevin Grider at 513 569 1250 or Richard Cinfio at 510 512 2775.