As hospitals and health systems across the U.S. face financial pressures, some CEOs are committed to leaving specific services untouched — even when finances suggest certain changes could be made. For Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City, Ind., launching its own police force was an unusual investment for a critical access hospital, but it was driven by a need for increased security presence for staff and patients, CEO Jared Stimpson told Becker’s.

“The return on investment is not a financial one by any means, rather it is an investment in the safety of our staff and patients,” he said. “As a rural hospital, the financial commitment for a 24/7 police force is great, and much more difficult for us to bear than the larger hospitals, but nonetheless, it is just as necessary given the d

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