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Managers and others involved in environment of care safety tend to rely on outdated or ineffective inspection processes that result in repeated requests for improvement.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