Safety

Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate

A helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation.

10/2/2024



Nursing Home Residents Evacuated as Hurricane Helene Hits

At least 26 nursing homes and 43 assisted living facilities have evacuated the area.

10/1/2024



Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare with Reporting Systems

Reporting systems allow staff to document violent incidents and individuals.

9/25/2024



Power When It Counts: Emergency Power Strategies

Facility managers and technicians face myriad challenges in ensuring reliable emergency power for healthcare facilities.

9/23/2024



Effective Patient Safety Practices in Hospital Renovations

Before a renovation project can begin, designers need to consider the risks of having patients in house.

9/17/2024



Violence Against Staff Rises at Washington Children's Behavioral Health Hospital

The increase in staff assaults in early 2024 is more than double compared to 2023.

9/4/2024



Facility Management: First Line of Defense in Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facility managers are cornerstones of emergency preparedness because they provide a foundation for a safe, effective response to crises.

8/12/2024



Environmental Rounds: A New Approach

Managers and others involved in environment of care safety tend to rely on outdated or ineffective inspection processes that result in repeated requests for improvement.

8/7/2024



Strategies and Tactics to Target Ligature Risks

Patient suicide and self-harm both rank among The Joint Commission’s top 10 sentinel events.

7/29/2024



Nursing Home Owner Faces No Jailtime After Hurricane Mishandling

The owner of seven nursing homes sent his occupants to a poorly equipped warehouse during Hurricane Ida.

7/26/2024



Patient Chokes Out Roommate at Norristown State Hospital

The incident stemmed from a dispute over the roommate throwing the patient’s books.

7/18/2024



97 Senior Care Facilities in Southeast Texas Lose Power After Hurricane

The power outages have created concerns for seniors’ health during the summer heat.

7/17/2024



Workplace Violence: Report Confirms Growing Concerns 

‘One in five healthcare workers feel unsafe at work.’

7/10/2024



The Role of Doors in Emergency Preparedness

Door manufacturers discuss features that are a help in emergency scenarios.

7/5/2024



Man Assaults Security Guard, Threatens Staff at Pennsylvania Hospital

The man had been taken to the hospital to be evaluated for a head injury.

7/3/2024



Tarzana Medical Center's New Patient Tower Outfitted with Rockfon Solutions

The Friese Family Tower is the centerpiece of an extensive and ongoing hospital expansion and modernization initiative known as Tarzana Reimagined.

6/21/2024



First Cybersecurity Certification Developed for Healthcare Facilities

More healthcare facilities are falling victim to cyberattacks.

6/4/2024



Two Seniors Die in Hospital Murder-Suicide

The husband and wife found dead were both in their 70s.

5/29/2024



Safety Initiatives Sees Drop in Workplace Violence

Workplace violence has dropped after employee reports of feeling unsafe at work.

5/21/2024



The Workplace Violence-Staffing Connection

As increased workplace violence meets staff shortages, improvements to training programs can help address the challenges.

5/6/2024



Study Clarifies Prevalence of Workplace Violence

75.2 percent of workplace violence events were managed with verbal de-escalation as the only intervention.

4/29/2024



Suicide Offers Reminder of Need for Hospital Security

The incident did not disrupt patient care.

4/19/2024



Cleveland Clinic Implements Flagging System for Violence Prevention: Study

The system flags patients with a history of violence.

4/18/2024



Hospital Revisits Security After Woman Tries to Kidnap Baby

The hospital is reviewing and tightening security measures in response.

4/10/2024



Perceptions of Healthcare Safety Are Mixed: Report

While healthcare safety outcomes improve, patients and employees share mixed views of overall safety.

4/4/2024



New York Hospital Receives Bomb Threat

Police investigate and find no bombs on the premises.

3/27/2024



What Construction Workers Need to Know About Healthcare Facilities

Construction workers are encouraged to work with the facilities team to best determine how to protect patients during a project.

3/18/2024



Arkansas Children's Hospital Reports Nine Violent Incidents in Two Months

These incidents resulted in injuries to 18 employees.

3/15/2024



Hospital Murder Highlights Need for De-escalation Training

De-escalation is crucial to winding down volatile incidents.

3/13/2024



Maintaining Safety in Healthcare Construction Projects

There is an elevated level of planning for safety in a healthcare setting.

3/12/2024



De-escalation Training is Critical for Safety in Healthcare

Leading organizations understand that workplace violence mitigation includes a holistic approach to workforce safety strategy.

3/6/2024



Maximizing Safety Through Digital Training

By embracing technology-driven training, managers help deliver high-quality care while minimizing risks and enhancing overall safety.

2/28/2024



Vanderbilt Health Implements Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct

Introduction of code comes in response to increasing workplace violence against healthcare employees.

2/21/2024



Inmate Dead After Fleeing Kettering Health Dayton

Securing a healthcare facility to prevent such incidents takes several lines of defense.

2/7/2024



Cleveland Clinic Confiscated 30,000 Weapons in 2023

A mix of technology and collaboration can help address workplace violence in healthcare settings.

1/31/2024



Contractor Employee Killed in Construction Incident at Brockton Hospital

OSHA found the contractor could have prevented the fatal incident that occurred in June 2023.

1/31/2024



Workplace Violence: Finding Effective Training

Maintaining a security presence is part of the solution, but managers also need to select a program that meets organizations’ needs.

1/24/2024



Mask Mandates Ramp Up at Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facilities have resulted in reimplementing masking guidelines as flu season continues.

1/23/2024



De-escalating Workplace Violence: A Training Infrastructure

Strategies and tactics to build an effective program that protects workers and patients.

1/17/2024



Patient Barricades Themself in Room at Methodist Richardson Medical Center

The patient was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.

1/10/2024



Sprinkler System Limits Fire Spread at Massachusetts General Hospital

Fire sprinklers are vital to fighting a fire and preventing its spread.

12/22/2023



The Digital Path to Streamlining Code Compliance

The fusion of cutting-edge technology and traditional expertise is the key to creating healthcare environments that are code compliant.

12/13/2023



Two Nurses, One Medical Assistant Slashed at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

While violence in healthcare settings is becoming more common, these facilities can adopt many methods to mitigate the threats.

12/13/2023



Preparing for the Hazards of Winter Weather

Winter is here and healthcare facilities must be ready for inclement weather to prevent slips and falls.

12/7/2023



Protecting Healthcare Facility Workers During Winter Weather

As facility managers brace for colder weather, workplace safety must remain top of mind.

12/6/2023



How Facial Recognition Technology Works for Hospitals

This technology aims to add more security, efficiency and accountability.

11/16/2023



McLaren Health Care Caught in Data Breach

McLaren has begun mailing notice letters to the impacted individuals.

11/16/2023



Preventing Weapon-Related Violence in Healthcare

Prevention and detection are key to stopping healthcare violence.

10/25/2023



Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities

Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.

10/19/2023



Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks 

Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.

10/18/2023



 
 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.