Mission Statement of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety is committed to the further professionalism, strengthening and growth of quality security and safety programs in healthcare institutions internationally through extensive activity in the areas of certification standards, developments of professional publications, seminars and education, and legislative involvement when deemed appropriate.

The Association maintains continual professional liaisons with various healthcare organizations, as well as law enforcement, security and safety organizations worldwide. The intent is to assure the overall quality of service to all occupants of the healthcare environment in member institutions in the area of security and safety.