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The paper focuses on the resilience of healthcare facilities to violent incidents, which represent a significant safety risk to patients, healthcare personnel, and the continuity of care delivery. The authors conceptualize healthcare facilities as soft targets and analyze the specific threats associated with physical and non-physical aggression in both outpatient and inpatient care environments. The aim of the paper is to propose a methodology for assessing the crisis preparedness of healthcare facilities and to formulate preventive measures aimed at reducing the likelihood and impact of violent incidents. The methodological framework combines an analysis of academic literature, security-related documentation, and practical experience from applied practice. The result is a structured assessment approach that enables the identification of key vulnerabilities in organizational, personnel, and technical preparedness. The proposed methodology serves as a practical tool for healthcare facility management and supports systematic planning of preventive measures with the objective of enhancing operational safety and strengthening the resilience of the healthcare system to crisis situations.