Safety

False Alarm at Kansas Hospital Highlights Importance of Alarm System Reliability

After a two-hour search of the hospital and nearby medical facilities, no threat was found.

9/2/2025

Detroit Hospital Shooting Underscores Need for Training and Preparedness

The shooting triggered a hospital lockdown and citywide manhunt before the alleged suspect’s capture.

8/27/2025

Safety Features Senior Living Communities Prioritize

Families want their loved one to be in a safe facility, leading designers to prioritize more safety features.

8/26/2025

The Fatal Flaws in Active Shooter Response in Healthcare Facilities

The most effective solutions to workplace violence are sophisticated emergency response planning and master level training for all employees.

8/20/2025

Over 1,000 Guns Confiscated - A Wake-Up Call for Hospital Safety

With candid stories, expert insight and a heartfelt discussion on workplace violence prevention, this episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned with the future of hospital safety.

8/12/2025

Armed Standoff at West Virginia Hospital Reminds of the Need for Safety Measures

The alleged suspect, who's now in custody, was also linked to earlier bomb threats.

7/30/2025

Safety Initiatives Cause Workplace Injuries to Decrease

More organizations are looking to bolster their safety initiatives to further prevent serious injuries.

7/29/2025

Cumberland County Hospital Experiences Data Breach

On April 3, 2025, CCH discovered unauthorized access by a third party to their computer system.

7/29/2025

State's Assisted Living Facilities on Notice After Fire Kills Nine

All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts must send letters to residents and families detailing fire safety protocols and evacuation procedures.

7/28/2025

What Healthcare Facilities Can Learn from a $49 Million Window Failure

A major window system failure at the University of Iowa’s Children’s Hospital sparked a costly replacement project – and a $49.4 million arbitration win.

7/16/2025

Fire at Assisted Living Facility Kills 9, Injures 30

Half of the building’s residents were evacuated through small windows.

7/15/2025

Hospital Evacuation Highlights Importance of Emergency Preparedness

Berger Hospital was evacuated after smoke was discovered in the basement.

6/27/2025

Weapon Detection Systems Prevent Security Events

Hospitals are prioritizing security screenings in the rise of workplace violence.

6/24/2025

Crane Collapse Kills 2 at Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital Construction Site

Health First said none of its staff were on site during the incident.

6/11/2025

5 Components of an Integrated Safety Culture in Healthcare

The goal is not to create a fortress but to build a space where patients feel protected and caregivers feel empowered to deliver exceptional care.

5/28/2025

Patient Suicide Prompts Investigation at Providence Hosptial in Washington

The patient had been assigned a round-the-clock sitter, but supervision was removed without explanation just days before her death.

5/28/2025

Multicare Auburn Medical Center Sued After Patient Went Missing

A patient with severe dementia went missing from the hospital in June 2024, being found nearly 12 hours later.

5/21/2025

Ambulance Crashes into Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Mississippi

No patients were injured, but one staff member suffered minor injuries.

5/14/2025

Patient Found Dead at New Jersey Psychiatric Hospital

The patient’s cause of death remains unknown pending investigation.

4/30/2025

Workplace Injuries on the Decline

Safety initiatives have been prioritized among organizations.

4/29/2025

Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration

The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.

4/17/2025

Healthcare Union Petitions for Increased Staff Safety at HCA Florida Hospitals

The petition follows a recent nurse assault and 160 calls to law enforcement this year at one hospital alone.

4/16/2025

How Healthcare Facilities Can Be Truly Disaster-Resilient

Real resilience looks different than what’s written down in plans

4/10/2025

Rumored Terror Threat to Hospitals Prompts FBI Warning

Despite no threat, healthcare facilities are urged to review emergency preparedness protocols.

4/2/2025

States Move Forward to Better Protect Senior Citizens

Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable population and require a certain level of care. States are trying to protect them.

4/1/2025

Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System

Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.

3/28/2025

Healthcare Workers Outside Butler Memorial Hospital for Increased Workplace Safety

The picketing comes as the nurses and other healthcare staff experience increasing incidents of workplace violence.

3/27/2025

Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan with NFPA 99

Digital tools and codebooks can relay pertinent information faster to facility professionals.

3/5/2025

One Dead, Four Injured After Hostage Situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital

The alleged suspect was killed in a shootout with police.

2/26/2025

Two Emergency Department Staff Attacked at Provident Hospital of Cook County

The suspect approached one staff member, stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object, and injured another staff member.

2/19/2025

Healthcare Crime and Violent Incidents by the Numbers

A closer look reveals key data on criminal and violent incidents in healthcare.

2/14/2025

3 Employees Injured by Patient at Halifax Infirmary's Emergency Department

Police contained the threat and took the patient into custody.

1/31/2025

Los Angeles County Healthcare Facilities Battle Wildfires

Certain key facilities have burned down or narrowly escaped evacuations.

1/17/2025

Deadly Patient Assault Breaks Out at Fulton State Hospital

The suspect was charged with first degree murder and fourth degree assault in connection to the death of another patient after an alleged assault.

1/15/2025

On-Demand Training to Meet Managers' Evolving Needs

Digital training options offer benefits that include increased flexibility and expanded access to critical information.

1/8/2025

Milwaukee Man Imprisoned for Stabbing Hospital Security Guard

The man was sentenced to five years in prison and six years of extended supervision.

12/27/2024

Fire Breaks Out at Chino Valley Medical Center, Prompting Evacuations

The fire was contained and extinguished without any injuries to occupants or firefighters.

12/12/2024

Allina Health Facing Fines Over Incidents of Workplace Violence

Nurses report escalating violence, with injuries including concussions and physical assaults.

12/11/2024

Western Washington Healthcare Facilities Recover from 'Bomb Cyclone'

Backup power and advanced prep are critical to weathering winter storms.

11/27/2024

Geisinger Finds Success with Violence Prevention Efforts

Their safety measures included training staff in de-escalation, active-shooter response drills and equipping 6,000 employees with duress notification badges.

11/20/2024