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Department of Security
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Medical Equipment Thefts
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Many
area hospitals, including the University of Miami, Jackson
Memorial Hospital, and Miami VA Hospital have been victims of
medical equipment theft. Thieves are specifically
targeting endoscopes and surgical equipment.
According to an FBI report in 1998, medical equipment
thefts in Florida accounted for approximately $2,475,015.00
in losses. |
What
Locations are Thieves Targeting?
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All
employees should contact security when they observe suspicious
individuals who appear to be casing the hospital in areas
where they do not belong, or are making inquiries that do not
seem appropriate. |
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In
addition, the individuals may be dressed as equipment company
employees or medical professionals who claim to be picking up
equipment for servicing or use elsewhere in the
hospital. |
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