Special report. When they want to cut your security budget: some options to consider.

The financial woes of the health care industry may dictate further budget cuts in all departments, including security. A strategy to avoid further cuts or to minimize them is essential. In this special report, we will look at how security directors can try to prevent budget cutbacks before they occur. We will also examine the need for planning--what every security director should do to prepare for budget cuts--and various ways to trim the budget without leaving the hospital unprotected.