Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In our sixth episode of Beyond the Threshold™, Evolving Safety in Healthcare: Risks, Realities and Responses, Jason Grellner—a seasoned law enforcement veteran turned healthcare security leader—shares his unique perspective on the shifting landscape of hospital safety. With over two decades in narcotics enforcement before transitioning to healthcare, Jason brings deep-rooted experience addressing security challenges across pre- and post-pandemic environments in hospitals. His firsthand insights reveal how threats to medical facilities have evolved, intensified, and increasingly impacted both staff and patient care.
Throughout the conversation, Jason explores the alarming rise in violence within healthcare settings, from physical altercations to armed intrusions, and the growing pressure on frontline workers. He outlines how hospitals are adapting with layered, proactive and reactive strategies—balancing the need for heightened security while maintaining a welcoming, healing environment. The episode wraps with actionable guidance for security professionals, including top risk areas to address, trusted sources for continued learning, and career advice grounded in real-world experience.
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In our sixth episode of Beyond the Threshold™, Evolving Safety in Healthcare: Risks, Realities and Responses, Jason Grellner—a seasoned law enforcement veteran turned healthcare security leader—shares his unique perspective on the shifting landscape of hospital safety. With over two decades in narcotics enforcement before transitioning to healthcare, Jason brings deep-rooted experience addressing security challenges across pre- and post-pandemic environments in hospitals. His firsthand insights reveal how threats to medical facilities have evolved, intensified, and increasingly impacted both staff and patient care.
Throughout the conversation, Jason explores the alarming rise in violence within healthcare settings, from physical altercations to armed intrusions, and the growing pressure on frontline workers. He outlines how hospitals are adapting with layered, proactive and reactive strategies—balancing the need for heightened security while maintaining a welcoming, healing environment. The episode wraps with actionable guidance for security professionals, including top risk areas to address, trusted sources for continued learning, and career advice grounded in real-world experience.
©Copyright 2025 Evolv Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
